The Roman Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Vancouver (RCCAV) is seeking a groundskeeper to join our team at the Gardens of Gethsemani Cemetery in Surrey. The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining and preserving the cemetery grounds, ensuring all operations contribute to the respectful and seamless management of cemetery services. The incumbent plays a vital role in the mission of Catholic Cemeteries by delivering services with competence, care, and compassion. Responsibilities include a variety of landscaping and maintenance tasks that contribute to keeping Gardens of Gethsemani a peaceful retreat for prayer, reflection and loving memories of loved ones.
Responsibilities
* Cemetery grounds operations include grave preparations, burial functions, planting, maintaining irrigation systems and providing general care of property;
* The transport of human remains, lowering a casket, opening and closing a crypt or niche and communicating with the grieving family members at the gravesite;
* Ensuring that cemetery grounds operations are performed in compliance with established cemetery, Archdiocesan, governmental and health & safety regulations;
* Performing burial services and memorial placements at the cemetery accurately and in a timely manner in accordance to established policies and procedures;
* Assisting visitors with the location of gravesites/lots in a professional manner, utilizing available resources such as cemetery maps and interment records;
* Other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills and Experience
* High school diploma or higher, cemetery maintenance courses/experience preferred;
* Experience operating tools and machinery such as a backhoe, tractor, pickup, mowers, and other small equipment related to cemetery maintenance.
* Knowledge of the Catholic Church and Catholic burial traditions, including the key components of the rituals;
* Knowledge of grounds and building maintenance;
* Ability to meet the physical demands of the role;
* Must be able to work in all weather conditions;
* Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy and diplomacy;
* Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team;
* Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Conditions of Employment
* Willingness to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop;
* Must possess and maintain a valid BC driver’s license as a condition of continued employment;
* Offer of employment is contingent upon submitting and maintaining a clean Police Record Search with Vulnerable Sector Search;
* Ability to meet the Archdiocese of Vancouver’s Safe Environment policies;
* Must be compliant with all applicable personnel policies.
* This is a full-time position. Normal business hours are 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.;
* It is understood that there will be evening and weekend work in order to fulfill the needs of this position, but typical schedule is Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday;
* Comprehensive group extended health and dental benefits and pension plan offered;
* Hourly range: $22 – $26.
Deadline to apply: Open Until Filled
Please submit a résumé and cover letter with “RCCAV Groundskeeper” in the subject line to:
Website:www.rcav.org/employment
Thank you for your interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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