Department: Cemetery
Job purpose
This is a temporary seasonal position that could last through December dependent on the weather. This position involves the operation of department equipment and cemetery grounds maintenance duties including but not limited to the following principal duties.
Duties and responsibilities
1. Operation of the department¿s equipment for grounds maintenance and improvement,
and other related assignments.
2. Prepare and finish landscaping graves as required. Assists other co-workers as needed.
3. General grounds maintenance duties include but are not limited to grass mowing and
trimming, raking, shoveling, shrub trimming, tree pruning, sweeping, and painting.
4. Leaf removal operations as needed.
5. Prepare lots and set up equipment for funeral services.
6. Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, and flower gardens.
7. Maintain cemetery plumbing and irrigation systems.
8. Perform basic maintenance on department vehicles and equipment.
The above are typical tasks regularly performed, but additional related tasks of equivalent
Skills and responsibilities are performed as service requirements change.
Qualifications
- Ability to work independently
- Previous landscaping and maintenance work preferred
- Ability to work with small hand tools, lawn mowers, leaf blowers
- Valid Driver¿s License required
- High School diploma or equivalent required
Working conditions
Frequently working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Equipment Used (as applicable, but not limited to):
Lawn tractors, manual and power lawn mowers, grass trimmers, leaf blowers, various hand and garden tools and funeral preparation equipment.
Physical requirements
This position requires the ability to lift a minimum of pounds and to perform extensive manual labor tasks, be able to operate power grounds maintenance equipment, and use various hand tools.
Disclosure
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO/AA
It is the policy of the Town of Chelmsford not to discriminate against any employee because of age, race,