Field Laborer - Full Time

Position Summary:

The Field Laborer mows, trims, and maintains cemetery grounds, carrying out field duties as assigned by the Field Manager and directed by the Foreman on-site. This position is responsible for completing all assigned operations on time and in accordance with safety guidelines and requirements. Additional responsibilities include snow removal and other general cemetery care and landscaping duties within the Field Department.

Foreman, under the direction of the Field Manager.

• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt/Hourly
• $17.00 - $22.00/Hour; based

• Must be able to work Monday – Saturday, 7:15 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Saturday work in not guaranteed each week, but availability to work Saturdays when scheduled is required.
• Standard field schedule; may include occasional weekend or on-call hours to support burial services.
• Ability to travel to different CCA cemeteries throughout Northeast Ohio as needed.

• Prepares graves and maintains cemetery grounds.
• Performs snow removal.
• Performs landscaping duties, including trimming grass and weeds, pruning trees and shrubbery, and mowing grass.
• Operates a variety of equipment, including mowers, string trimmers, Cushman utility vehicles, backhoe, dump truck, tractor, bed edger, hedge trimmer, and chain saw.
• Positions casket-lowering device on the grave and covers the dirt pile and sod with artificial grass carpet.
• Erects tent/canopy and arranges folding chairs to prepare the site for burial service; removes sod from the gravesite.
• Prepares the ground for burial, including locating the gravesite by section, lot, and plot number, and marking the area to be excavated.
• Digs the grave to a specified depth, places the vault and foundation grave marker, and sets the grave marker in concrete.
• Opens and closes mausoleum vaults.
• Ensures all work is completed in adherence to safety policies and guidelines.
• Maintains a high level of housekeeping and care of company assets, including vehicles, shop, and worksites.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current and valid driver’s license required

• 6 months or more related experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Prior experience in landscaping, grounds keeping or lawn care (commercial or residential).
• Hands-on experience operating heavy equipment such as backhoe, dump truck, or tractor .
• Experience in cemetery, funeral services, or grave preparation work.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), depending on vehicle requirements.
• OSHA 10 certification or equivalent general safety training
• Experience in a customer-facing role requiring composure and discretion, particularly around grieving families.
• Ability to kneel, bend, and pull weeds by hand around bushes, trees, and flower beds.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery such as a dump truck and backhoe.
• High level of customer service.
• Ability to read and interpret written information.
• Ability to observe safety and security procedures.

• Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, balance, stoop, kneel, and use hands and arms.
• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Meaningful work supporting the mission and ministry of the Catholic Church.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Professional Development Assistance

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Since the mid-1800s, the Catholic Cemeteries Association has faithfully served Catholic families throughout the Diocese of Cleveland with dignity, compassion, and excellence. As a ministry of the Diocese of Cleveland, we are committed to accompanying families before, during, and after the loss of a…