Cemetery Technician

City Of Neenah Cemetery Technician

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 - $59,696.00, depending on experience. Salary range reflects base to midpoint of the pay scale. Offers above midpoint require Council approval.
• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.

Advancement Opportunities:

• Salary acceleration for qualifications and experience above minimum requirements.
• Lateral service credit for accelerated vacation benefits.
• Succession planning strategies for personal and departmental growth.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit an online application and resume as soon as possible. This position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Join our team and make a difference in the Neenah community! The City of Neenah is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.