Cemetery Technician

City of Neenah Mission

“We strengthen our community by building on the past, owning the present, and stewarding the future together.”

• Pursue Growth. Individual development positively influences the community.
• Encourage Innovation. Anticipate change. Embrace creativity and inspire ideas.
• Cultivate Collaborative Relationships. Succeed by fostering mutual respect as we grow and work together.
• Engage with Our Community. Acknowledge people. Hear people. Include people.

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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

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

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.