Grounds Worker II Job Garden Grove area,California USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

POSITION TITLE:

Grounds Worker II
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt, Full-Time
DEPARTMENT:
Cemeteries

REPORTS TO:

Cemetery Supervisor and Manager
PAY RANGE: $23 - $26 per hour

SCHEDULE:

40 weekly hours
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

Cemetery Management, Staff, Administrators, Family Service Counselors, Priests, Parishes, Pastoral Center Staff
Visitors, Vendors, Mortuaries,Department of Health, Banks, Security Personnel

SUMMARY OVERVIEW:
Grounds Workers represent the Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange and are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church. Their primary responsibility is performing interments and assisting in the Christian Funeral Rite of Committal and burial including maintaining the cemetery grounds and facilities with respect and decorum.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Observe safe working practices at all times

Responsible for adhering to Interment Procedures as written and trained, copy attached

Assist with Dis-interments as assigned

Ability to properly seal vault lids, operate casket, and vault lowering devices.

Operate mausoleum lift, apply casket protectors, sealing and ventilating crypts.

Promptly report any observed lapses, errors, or safety concerns to Supervisor or Manager

Ability to read cemetery maps and find grave locations

Responsible to accurately measure, locate and mark interment site for opening

Set up, break down, and relocate tent frames and canopies

Thorough knowledge of Cemeteries Rules and Regulations

Exhibit operational proficiency on all standard equipment used in cemetery operations, excluding Backhoe

Exhibit good mechanical skills and ability to perform minor adjustments and repairs.

Inspect tools and equipment used daily for safe operating condition, proper maintenance

Check motorized equipment used daily for proper maintenance including fluid and pressure levels, refill if needed

Participate in Safety Training

Assist visitors with questions and concerns, refer to Supervisor or Office when appropriate

Treat coworkers and visitors with respect at all times

Effectively communicate with coworkers and supervisors verbally or with radios

Properly install and reinstall Memorials, Plaques, and Flower Vases

Perform cemetery maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, hedging and leveling

Available to work weekends, overtime, and selected holidays.

Performs other work related tasks.

NON
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Tractor Skip Loader development

Enhance knowledge of Specialist Level skills

Develop Leadership and Supervisory skills

QUALIFICATIONS &

EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

Possess and maintain a valid CA Driver's License and current Auto Insurance
Acquired higher knowledge of landscaping, irrigation, building and grounds maintenance
Minimum of one year active experience as a Grounds Worker I
Obtain Mausoleum Lift Operator Certification
Obtain Tractor Skip Loader Operator Certification
Ability to understand safety training and follow compliance with established Safety Program
History of maintaining effective and respectful working relationships
Minimum of one year experience as Grounds Worker I or equivalent experience

DESIRED:

Bilingual English/Spanish
Equipment operation experience
Advanced skills such as equipment repair/maintenance, welding, irrigation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS /WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Typical

Working Conditions:

Generally outdoors with exposure to various and extreme weather conditions. Often working around heavy equipment and excavations. May work in confined spaces. Work may deal with a high level of emotion from visitors.

Equipment Used:

Mowers, Trimmers, Blowers, Sod Cutter
Vault and Casket Lowering Devices, Lid Placers, Mausoleum Lift
Fuel Pumps, Dispensers, and Filling containers
Utility Vehicles, Pickup Trucks, Family Transports, Carts, Vans

Essential Physical Tasks:

The job is frequently expected to lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing more than 100 lbs. without the assistance of mobile, powered equipment and at heights up to 12'
Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required (i.e. between 75% and 90% of time on the job).
Physical work pace and/or exertion bring on an occasional amount of physical fatigue.

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