Cemetery Services Specialist (Grounds Services)

Mt Olivet Cemetery

Hiring Immediately NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

FULL TIME

$17 - $21/hr Based on experience, determined by Hiring Manager

Plus excellent full benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Paid Time Off. 403B Retirement Plan, Public Service Credit Union, Regis University Discount

"Filling the void of loss with Faith"

Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services remains committed to providing an essential service to our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have implemented critical measures to ensure the safety of our staff and families we serve

THE POSITION: The specialist reports to the Operations Manager and collaborates with the Irrigation Superintendent to efficiently manage the grounds services provided by the Cemeteries and Mortuaries as needed. The groundskeeper performs all grounds keeping and maintenance matters on the properties. The duties of the groundskeeper must be performed consistent with company mission and values and adherence to company policies and procedures and in doing so uphold the social teachings of the Catholic Church (the Church).

General groundskeeper position alternates between two cemetery facilities, usually 5-6 weeks at Mt Olivet and then 1 week at Saint Simeon:

Mt Olivet, Wheat Ridge

Saint Simeon, Aurora

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

~ Set up for funeral services

~ Activate lowering device at gravesite

~ Verify gravesites

~ General cleaning and upkeep of cemetery grounds

~ Maintain stones and vases

~ Schedule dump truck to fill gravesite

~ Cross training on other facility needs

~ Ditch and grounds cleaning

~ Review monument installation as requested

~ Distribute prayer cards to guests

~ Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state and local regulations, including OSHA regulations;

~ Work order completion;

~ Snow removal and the removal of ice from the grounds as needed

~ Help identify grounds and visitor needs and concerns and notify a supervisor as soon as possible;

~ Be able to collaborate with the 3rd party landscaping company designated onsite;

~ Ability to recognize sensitive information and adhere to strict confidentiality

~ Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

~ Valid driver license preferred.

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

~ Have a positive and supportive attitude toward the Catholic Church, her teachings, and her work;

~ Refrain from public promotion or approval of any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals;

~ Good communication skills;

~ High level of compassion and integrity;

~ Good problem-solving skills and detailed oriented;

~ Timeliness and consistency of work

~ Motivated to learn

~ Ability to listen and learn from others;

~ Must be professional and reliable all times and a team player;

~ Flexible with schedule and duties, willing to learn and a positive attitude are required

~ Some of the positions covered by this description require the employee to drive company vehicle(s) within the course of their employment. If the specific position requires driving, the employee must have a valid unrestricted Colorado driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

~ Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is constantly required (i.e., more than 75% of time on the job). Physical work place and/or exertion require somewhat rapid movement and/or effort and bring on a moderate amount of physical fatigue.

~ The job frequently requires lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 50 lbs. without the assistance of mobile, powered equipment or co-workers;

~ On a daily basis, the work involves intermediate periods of non-interrupted mental/sensory concentration (i.e., usually in excess of one (1) hour at a time, occasionally for several hours;

~ Some of these duties may involve work done on weekends, evening, nighttime and holidays;

~ The job requires working outdoors, in hot and cold temperatures and in other weather conditions;

~ Loud noise from equipment/machine is at a level where ear protection is required.

~ Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, pollen, odors, temperature, weather, and noise extremes, hazardous materials, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, high voltage electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, water hazards, disease, or pathogenic substances.

Background check required

You will be required to alternate work between Wheat Ridge, CO and Aurora, CO

Please note: This job requires occasional work at

Saint Simeon Catholic Cemetery

22001 CO-30

in Aurora, CO

Job Type: Full-time

License:

• Driver's License (Required)

Salary is $17-21/ per hour based on experience

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