Groundskeeper Cemetery (Ne)

The Groundskeeper, Cemetery oversees the upkeep of our cemetery. This position prepares graves for burial services, cares for our facility/equipment, and works with outside vendors as part of a team to achieve our customer service and maintenance goals. This position is year-round and full-time with better-than-average benefits. Essential Functions: Operates a backhoe in a safe manner to facilitate burial services. Operates lawn and grounds equipment including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers and other related power equipment as needed. Removes debris and trash from grounds. Participates as a team member to set up tent, chairs and burial service equipment as needed. Will read cemetery maps to determine the location of burial sites in the cemetery. Handles day-to-day maintenance repairs to the cemetery and or building systems. Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines. Will assist in moving and installing burial vaults, cemetery monuments, and concrete monument foundations. Backhoe Operation: 1 year preferred; Groundskeeping: 1 year preferred. Driver's License Required This is a full-time position, M-F, with some scheduled Saturday work. Position Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum 2 years of cemetery grounds work experience. Ability to operate a backhoe for excavation of graves. Ability to use hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to, a shovel, pick, rake, sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower. Ability to mechanically maintain a backhoe, lawnmower, and vehicles a plus. Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e., tape measure, yardstick, etc.)