Cemetery Maintenance Specialist III

Job Title
:
Cemetery Maintenance Specialist III

Department
:
Parks and Recreation

Hiring Range
: $26.27 to $28.90 based on qualifications/experience

Wage Range
: $26.27 to 35.46

FLSA Status
:
Full-time/Non-Exempt

Open Date
: 09/17/26

Close Date
:
Open until position is filled - First review of applications 10/05/26

Under the general supervision of the Cemetery Sexton, the Cemetery Maintenance Specialist III serves as a crew lead in a variety of activities, including cemetery grounds maintenance, cemetery interments, open space, horticulture, facility maintenance, irrigation systems, and urban forestry. The position provides input into department goals and objectives.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list; additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

• Coordinates weekly work schedule and makes daily work assignments as a Crew Leader to seasonal and part-time employees. Provides assistance and instruction to workers as needed to accomplish the work.
• Checks work in progress and, upon completion, ensures compliance with safety standards and quality requirements.
• Performs repairs, improvements, and maintenance as required for proper and efficient functioning and upkeep of City cemetery, public buildings, and properties.
• Operates all City-owned light and heavy equipment and hand tools required in the completion of various parks, cemetery, and public buildings and property projects.
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment and tools to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Supports the cemetery sexton in establishing divisional work plans and monitors progress toward goals and objectives, in line with agency mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Supports the cemetery sexton in the preparation and management of asset replacement schedules including vehicles and equipment.
• Works cooperatively with other areas of the department in providing maintenance support, including cemetery, parks, special events, and recreation programming.
• Provides customer service in a friendly manner and provides the public with information related to various city services.
• Ensures efforts in sustainable practices throughout the cemetery division.
• Participates in the department's commitment to safe practices for the public and employees. Ensures departmental compliance with state and federal environmental regulations, OSHA laws, risk management policies, and emergency operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

May supervise seasonal employees. Carries out crew leader responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; providing feedback and coaching.

High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of park or cemetery operations experience. One year of supervisory experience is preferred. Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge
: turf management, forestry and horticultural practices; cemetery maintenance practices; sustainable practices, including integrated pest management approaches; basic computer knowledge and understanding of business application of various technological tools and systems, including Microsoft Office.

Skills
: implementing maintenance standards; planning, assigning, and directing work; communicating with the public and staff; familiarity with cemetery processes and records.

Abilities
: assist in evaluating the performance of seasonal staff and take corrective action when necessary; assist in creating an effective working environment for seasonal staff including…