Job Description

Location: Calvary Cemetery - Los Angeles

Status: Non - Exempt, Full Time

Works in the direct interment/entombment of the deceased, or disinterment/disentombment of remains. Trims memorials and monuments on cemetery grounds. Maintains cemetery grounds and buildings under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor. Full time position requires 40 hours per week. Overtime is required as needed.

In addition to general grounds worker duties, the Specialty Grounds I – Special Skills has knowledge, experience and currently performs at least one desired skill in the areas of landscaping, sprinkler systems, plumbing, welding, carpentry, construction, mechanical or operational. Requires direct supervision on the majority or required trade skill sets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.

• Sets up graves for interment services, seals vault, backfills and tamps graves, replaces sod; trims all memorials and monuments on cemetery grounds.
• Sets up tents as necessary; handles and stores dirt sheets and
• Mow, edges, sweeps
• Removes flowers, cares for
• Prunes, fertilizes and waters the
• Cares for flowerbeds and areas around
• Raises graves and memorials, levels
• Cleans office and performs janitorial
• Gathers and removes
• Acts as funeral attendant; assists priests, patrons and funeral directors as
• Performs other cemetery tasks as directed by
• Maintains a good personal appearance; conducts self in a manner befitting funerals and respect for the dead.
• Responsible for safe and careful handling of all cemetery property and equipment; makes certain of its proper use and security.
• Makes certain all equipment is clean and stored properly; informs the Supervisor of any needed maintenance or repairs to equipment, or buildings.
• Grounds workers in small cemeteries operated backhoe and performs minor maintenance
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and education likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:

• General education sufficient to understand and observe written and oral instructions, directions and safety rules.
• Previous experience in grounds-care
• Training in lawn maintenance and landscaping equipment, excavation safety—all on the job

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Application of on-the-job training in procedures and safety
• Basic edging and trimming equipment operation and

Skill in:

• Acquiring necessary skills from on-the-job
• Master's all aspects of at least one primary trade skill set used at the location of

Ability to:

• Complete job on one’s own after initial instruction from
• Write, read and follow
• Lift, push and pull heavy objects and
• Lift objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted and be able to lift heavier objects with the aid of other grounds workers.
• Handle grave set-ups, tins and sod
• Operate standard equipment for grounds (lawn mowers, trimmers,)

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Occasionally lift up to 20
• Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily
• Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending, stooping, and walking.
• Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.