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City of Neenah
Cemetery Technician
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What they do
A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$38,215 / year median in Wisconsin
+8% projected growth
Job Description
City of Neenah Mission :
"We strengthen our community by building on the past, owning the present, and stewarding the future together."City of Neenah Core Values:
- -Pursue Growth
- Individual development positively influences the community.
- Encourage Innovation
- Anticipate change. Embrace creativity and inspire ideas.
- Cultivate Collaborative Relationships
- Succeed by fostering mutual respect as we grow and work together.
- Engage with Our Community
- Acknowledge people.
Position Overview:
The City of Neenah is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Cemetery Technician . The Cemetery Technician is a full-time position in the Parks and Recreation Department under the supervision of the Superintendent of Parks/City Forester and Cemetery Foreman. The primary responsibility is managing cemetery operations, including grave preparation, landscaping, maintenance, and customer interactions.Key Responsibilities:
Prepare, layout, and excavate burial sites; restore and landscape gravesites post-burial. Coordinate lot sales with families and funeral homes, addressing inquiries and concerns with empathy. Perform groundskeeping (mowing, tree maintenance, snow removal, landscaping), facility upkeep (cleaning, HVAC maintenance, minor repairs), and monument and structure restoration. Operate and maintain equipment such as loaders, backhoes, tractors, and power tools. Assist with tree planting and pruning, and train seasonal or part-time employees. Be available for after-hours emergencies and on-call responsibilities.Qualifications:
Education :
A technical degree in construction trades, horticulture, or related fields preferred.Experience :
High School diploma or equivalent with minimum two to three year's experience in general buildings and grounds maintenance, construction or other relevant experience required.Other :
A CDL (Class B with N endorsement) within one year of hire.Salary and Benefits:
Salary Range :
$49,940.80- $59,696.