Cemetery Supervisor Position Available In Grafton, New Hampshire

Cemetery Supervisor City of Lebanon, New Hampshire Lebanon, NH Department Public Works Location Lebanon, NH Position Type FT Employee Salary $34.06 – $45.99 per hour Date 2025.06.11 Description Are you seeking a dynamic career opportunity in a picturesque setting? Look no further than here at the City of Lebanon! Nestled in the heart of the Upper Valley, Lebanon offers the perfect blend of professional growth and an exceptional quality of life. The City of Lebanon boasts a vibrant and thriving community, with excellent schools, diverse cultural events, and a strong sense of community. Surrounded by the stunning landscapes of New England, Lebanon is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, and kayaking, all within minutes of your doorstep. The changing seasons bring a fresh perspective and endless recreational opportunities. With a diverse economic engine, driven by a unique combination of health institutions, education, corporate headquarters, high tech/bio tech industry, local businesses, and a robust year-round tourist industry based on the plentiful natural resources of the area, Lebanon is an extremely desirable destination. Lebanon’s strategic location provides easy access to major cities like Boston, MA, and Montreal, Canada. Enjoy the tranquility of small-town living, while being just a short drive away from metropolitan excitement. Why Join Us?

Innovative Work Environment:

Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We encourage innovative ideas and provide the resources to bring them to life.

Career Development:

We are committed to your professional growth. Benefit from ongoing training, continuing education, and opportunities for advancement within the City. Your success is our success.

Work-Life Balance:

We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Our flexible work schedules, generous paid time off, comprehensive benefit package, and family friendly policies, ensure that you have the time to enjoy all that Lebanon has to offer. Our low cost, full range of benefits are designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

Community Involvement:

Make a difference in the community where you work. We support and participate in local initiatives, encouraging our employees to engage in volunteer activities and community projects. The City of Lebanon is looking for an experienced professional to join the Cemetery Division of the Public Works Department as a Cemetery Supervisor. The Cemetery Supervisor performs responsible supervisory work for the Public Works Department, in the care and maintenance of all cemeteries under the control of the City of Lebanon. The Cemetery Supervisor is responsible for maintaining plots and burial records for these facilities. This position supervises cemetery ground crew, plans, oversees, and participates in the daily operation and maintenance, and makes recommendations of the City’s cemetery needs, to the Public Works Director. This position provides consolation and consultation services to the families of the bereaved, provides assistance and coordination to Funeral Directors in scheduling burials, opening and closing plots; recording service fees, and maintaining burial records. Additionally, the Cemetery Supervisor oversees a variety of skilled labor tasks and the operation of equipment required for the maintenance, repair and construction of streets, sidewalks, grounds, equipment, and facilities for the Public Works Department. Participation is expected in the year round on-call supervisor’s rotation. Performs all other related work, as required. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Schedules and supervises crew, to include Seasonal employees, in performing cemetery and columbarium maintenance activities, and other related amenities, such as: planting and trimming hedges and shrubs, grading and sodding graves, seeding, watering, fertilizing, mowing and the removal of debris. In conformance with the City’s, Local and/or State policies and procedures, perform administrative record keeping of lot sales, burials, associated service fees and location of graves. Communicates with customers to set-up meeting; meet with customers; review lot layout, rules & regulations, procedures for burial, and fees for services offered; review documents to complete from the City and State of New Hampshire; schedule time for final plot sale and produces the burial records/files. Communicates with families and Funeral Directors to schedule burial date and time; handles concerns of the family members, such as: scheduling funerals, opening of graves, and making other funeral arrangements. Lays out lot and digs holes for burials. Supervises, participates and/or coordinates setting and sealing of vault cover after human remains are placed in the vault; backfills hole; loams, rakes, seeds, and waters grave. Completes file and brings original burial transit or cremation certificate to City Clerk. Enters and maintains burial and lot information in the computer. Supervises, oversees, and/or participates in the planning and scheduling of cemetery ground maintenance, including snow removal to cemetery grounds, buildings and vaults, and all interior access roads. Oversees plumbing installation and repairs of cemetery irrigation and fountains, including repairs; fix leaks; removing clogs; installing and repairing fixtures and hardware. Checks grave markers list and supervises the placement of markers and monuments. Plan and/or schedules Cemetery vehicle and equipment maintenance, such as, but not limited to, oil change, wipers, tires, wash vehicles, install lights, mower, and maintenance of other light equipment. Operates heavy trucks, both single and dual axle, with or without attachments, such as plows, snowplows, sanders, chemical spreaders for plowing, removing and/or hauling of debris, snow, and ice, etc. from public property, streets, roads, and sidewalks and transporting materials. Responds to emergency situations, schedules response crews, allocates necessary supplies and equipment, directs activities, supervises work, and operates equipment. Emergency situations may include construction, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater lines, facilities, roadways, cemeteries, and appurtenances. Operates mowers, skid steer with attachments, sidewalk plow, 1-ton, and other related equipment. Operates front-end loader (non-track) for the loading of materials into trucks. Operations are limited to off-road areas, such as material storage areas. Performs winter snow plowing and salting, sanding, and removal of snow and/or debris. Performs walk around inspection on assigned equipment and preventive maintenance tasks, such as greasing, fluid top offs, etc., necessary for the proper operations of equipment. Promotes and maintains responsive community relations. Requires “On-Call” rotation with Operations & Maintenance and Fleet Supervisor. Evaluates performance of employees. Trains and instructs personnel in job practices and methods of work. Counsels/disciplines personnel, to include, recommending suspensions and/or recommends more severe personnel actions, such as termination, to the Maintenance Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

Associate degree is preferred. 2-4 years of experience in cemetery and grounds keeping work, including supervisory or lead experience. Training and/or experience in the research of deeds. Other combinations of education and experience that qualify an individual to perform the requisite job duties and responsibilities may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License with acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record. CDL Class B (within six months of hire, if the incumbent does not possess license).

Physical Requirements:

Physical ability to perform work required. Willingness and ability to perform heavy and manual labor for extended period of time. Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to perform strenuous physical labor. Lift up to 10 pounds: constantly required. Lift 11 to 25 pounds: constantly required. Lift 26 to 50 pounds: frequently required. Lift over 50 pounds: frequently required. Lift 50 – 100 pounds: occasionally required. Assistance may be available. Carry up to 10 pounds: constantly required. Carry 11 to 25 pounds: constantly required. Carry 26 to 50 pounds: frequently required. Carry over 50 pounds: frequently required. Assistance may be available.

Push/pull:

frequently required.

Reach above shoulder height:

frequently required.

Reach at shoulder height:

frequently required.

Reach below shoulder height:

frequently required.

Sit:

one total hour per day.

Stand:

six plus hours per day.

Walk:

four plus hours per day.

Twisting:

occasionally required.

Bending:

frequently required.

Crawling:

occasionally required.

Squatting:

occasionally required.

Kneeling:

occasionally required.

Crouching:

occasionally required.

Climbing:

occasionally required.

Balancing:

frequently required.

Bending:

frequently required

Hand Manipulation:

Grasping:

constantly required.

Handling:

constantly required.

Fingering:

constantly required.

Controls and equipment:

office equipment, motor vehicles, and telephone.

Hours of Work:

6:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday – Friday Join us at the City of Lebanon and discover a place where your career can flourish while you enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. Apply today and be part of a team that values your skills, passions, and well-being. Your future starts here!

Exempt :

No Type :

FT Employee Department :

Public Works Location :

Cemetery Division