Cemetery Worker

This position performs burial and cremation functions in the City of Rochester cemetery system.  Employees work under the general supervision of a Cemetery Operations Supervisor.  Related work is performed as required.

CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.

• Performs identification check and completes documentation prior to initiation of the cremation process;

• Loads retort, operates cremation equipment and processes remains in a safe and appropriate manner, and in accordance with City Cemetery Code and New York State laws;

• Performs record keeping functions relative to cremations and disposal of remains;

• Marks graves location to the accuracy of one inch;

• Digs new graves, trims grave interiors, positions the casket lowering device, backfills and tamps graves;

• Removes crypt/niche front, inters casket or urn in mausoleum/columbarium, closes and seals crypt or niche;

• Disinters caskets and human remains for removal to new graves;

• Lays foundations for headstones or monuments;

• Straightens existing headstones and repairs foundations;

• Mows grass; trims weeds from around headstones, buildings, and flower beds;

• Pickups up litter and empties litter baskets;

• Operates any motorized equipment as well as other equipment used in the performance of required duties;

• Removes snow, ice, leaves, and other debris from roads, parking lots, walkways, and building entrances;

• Leads labor crews in the maintenance of grounds.

High School Diploma or Equivalent, PLUS one (1) year of experience working in a cemetery performing grounds maintenance that included the operation of motorized equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a New York State Class D Motor Vehicle license at the time of appointment.  Licensure must be maintained throughout employment.

• Successful completion of cremation certification course approved by the New York State Division of Cemeteries within twelve (12) months of appointment.