Leadperson – Crematory Position Available In Plymouth, Massachusetts

Leadperson•Crematory 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 878 Tremont Street, Duxbury, MA 02332

JOB TITLE:

Leadperson•Crematory

DEPARTMENT

DPW•Cemetery/Crematory

LOCATION

Cemetery/Crematory

REPORTS TO

Supervising Foreperson

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt, Full-time, benefit eligible

POSITION GRADE

Grade 6

RATE RANGE:

Pay range is $27.18•$35.26 per hour, in 8 steps 1.

Nature of Work:

Supervising employees in performing duties in Crematory and in Cemetery maintenance. 2.

Supervision Received:

Lays out projects and schedules based on the Superintendent’s general instructions. 3.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Supervises skilled and unskilled laborers in performance of assigned tasks. Performs administrative duties of superintendent during absences of brief duration. 4.

Confidentiality:

Employee has regular access to confidential information of the department. Confidentiality must be maintained with regard to this information in accordance with Department Policy and the Public Records Act. 5.

Accountability:

Consequences or errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment may include adverse public relations, monetary loss, legal repercussions, labor/material costs, personal injury, jeopardize programs, and danger to public health/safety. 6.

Judgment:

Guidelines may be given verbally, or through administrative or organizational policies, or directives. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in performing tasks. 7.

Complexity:

The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to custodial and maintenance work. 8.

Nature and Purpose of Public Contact:

Employee interacts frequently with Town employees and the public. Customer service skills are required involving courtesy, tact, and diplomacy. 9.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position. 1. Supervise the operation of Crematory. Perform proper maintenance and inspection quarterly on the equipment and as needed. Also works as a Crematory Operator. 2. Supervises the opening of grave sites and assist at funerals. 3. Supervises the building of foundations and setting of monuments and markers. 4. Supervises the landscaping, maintenance of crematory facility and the care of cemetery lots. 5. Assist in opening graves and at funerals when needed. 6. Operation of and ordinary maintenance of equipment (trucks, tractors, power mowers and other tools of the trade) also instructs employees in the correct and proper usage of some. Keeps daily records of maintenance done. 7. Applies various chemicals and fertilizers for treatment of grasses and shrubbery. 8. Participates in town-wide snow and ice removal operations. 9. Performs similar tasks as assigned, including functions of those in a lower classification. 10. Uses knowledge of chemicals used for cleaning 10.

Recommended Minimum Qualification Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D.; three years’ experience in Cemetery environment; prior supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Special Requirements:

Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License, Hydraulic, Class II B CDL and pesticide licenses. 11.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill:

1. Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations pertaining to burials, cremations and cemetery operation. 2. Considerable skill in the use of tools and the operation of equipment required in the performance of cemetery work. 3. Ability to deal appropriately with the general public during the time of emotional stress. 12.

Work Environment:

The nature of duties may involve continuous presence of unpleasant or irritating elements, such as noise, odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt, or grease. Work is performed indoors and outdoors regardless of weather conditions. 13.

Occupational Risks:

Duties regularly present potential risks of injuries from improper exposure that could result in loss of time from work. Examples of injuries include burns from chemical, muscular strains, falls from heights in excess of three (3) feet, and illness from exposure to communicable diseases. Special safety precautions, training, or protective clothing such as gowns, coats, gloves, glasses, hates, or boots may be required. 14.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Physical Demands:

Work requires regular physical strength and effort daily, such as, lifting heavy objects up to 50 lbs., carrying objects and stacking them. In addition, pulling, pushing, standing, or walking for the full workday may be involved. 15.

Motor Skills:

Duties involve close hand and eye coordination and physical dexterity. Manipulation and motor control may require extreme accuracy. 16.

Visual Demands:

Visual demands include reading documents for general understanding, routinely reviewing non-written materials such as instrumentation for analytical purposes and the need for color vision.