City of Boston

Grave Digger (Parks)

City of Boston  •  $43k - $55k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00076

Department: Parks & Recreation Department - Cemetary Division

Job classification: Grave Digger

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation

Summary

INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST COMPLETE THE CIVIL SERVICE LABOR SERVICE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE POSITION AT http://www.mass.gov/hrd/macs IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING THE CITY OF BOSTON CAREER CENTER APPLICATION.

Under immediate supervision, performs work of routine difficulty, digging graves and maintaining grounds in the City's cemeteries, and does related work as required.

Examples of duties

  • Breaks frozen ground with a pick, pneumatic hammer, and various other manual tools.
  • Installs concrete sectional liners with covers in graves, installs one- or two-piece vault covers, and removes liners when required.
  • Carries coffins from hearses to gravesites.
  • Removes coffins when disinterment orders are received.
  • Transfers coffins from the holding tomb to the gravesites.
  • Required to operate hand and riding mowers.
  • Cleans/maintains grounds, i.e., shovels snow, rakes leaves, picks up broken branches, etc.
  • Sets grave markers and prepares all equipment and grounds for burials.
  • Disinter remains for removals and/or reburials as required.
  • Raises sunken graves.
  • Requires groundskeeping, seeding, fertilizing, etc.
  • Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

  • Working ability to understand routine oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to lift and transport heavy materials to the designated area.
  • Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.
  • Ability to interact with the public.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

Must be able to work any assigned shift/any assigned location.

Pre-employment physical, drug test, CORI, and SORI are required of selected applicants.

MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN A VALID MASSACHUSETTS DRIVER'S LICENSE.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA1-09L

Hours per week: 40

City of Boston

About City of Boston

Public service is a noble calling: to help others, to make our communities stronger, and to uphold the public trust.

As city employees, we see the results of our hard work in our own community— in street and infrastructure improvements, new buildings rising from the ground, safer and more prosperous neighborhoods, and happier, healthier children, families, and senior citizens.

We may all come from different backgrounds, but we are connected through our passion for service.

What we do at work today, and everyday, shapes the Boston of tomorrow.

Join us!

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
boston.gov
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