Cemetery Operations Assistant

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, ensure the efficient, orderly completion of interments, and maintain the cemeteries' building and grounds in keeping with the goals of presenting an orderly, dignified appearance to all visitors, respecting the sacred nature of burial grounds and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Provide related facilities services to St. Mary Church and St. Therese Church.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform activities related to interments and entombments, coordinating with contracted grave diggers, vault installers, etc includes physical tasks such as placement and removal of lowering devices, greens, chairs, and planks, digging cremation graves etc. May include use of lifting device to place caskets in mausoleum crypts. Mining i sping and sun ter ear coleton and proste al race moul uter ate armar dear o winter decorations. Regularly police grounds to remove litter, wilted flowers, etc., and to identify disallowed decorations for possible removal. Empty trash cans weekly, or more frequently if necessary. Perform work sated to sunken and few graves, ere, repositioning sunken markers, etc.) and routine repair of graves (adding Ensure that equipment, tools, etc. are properly maintained and stored. Maintain good public relations with families, funeral directors, and the wider community. Ensure the safety of visitors to the cemetery. Report accidents, vandalism, etc. to cemetery management. Observe all work rules regarding attendance, safety, behavior, maintenance of smoke-free environment, and non-use of ce hone for other than work-related communications. May include attendance at mandated training/education program: May require occasional Saturday morning burial-related work. Other related duties as may be assigned.

SECONDARY DUTIES

May provide groundskeeping services (mowing, plowing, etc.) and other facilities services to St. Mary Church and St. Therese Church.

NOTE:

Snow plowing may require adjustment of work schedule to ensure a safe environment for daily and weekend Mass schedule.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR PLACEMENT IN POSITION

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimally, the ability to understand and comply with English•language written instructions, equipment manuals, etc. is essential.

Prior experience:

1-3 years of related experience required.

Licenses & Certifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid CT driver's license, and meet the requirements of an "approved driver" under the Fleet Safety Program of the Archdiocese of Hartford.

Specialized training in:

Safe operation of landscaping equipment (tractor, commercial mower, trimmers, etc.).

Other Key Competencies:

Planning/organizing•plans work activities and uses time efficiently. Quality control•demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

VISUAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS

•including color, depth perception, and field of vision The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

to which the worker will be subject in this position (check ALL that apply) The worker is subject to variable environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

SCHEDULE

A regular 5-weekday work schedulé, with some Saturday morning hours required for burial-related activities.