General Laborer Cemetery Operations

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• →Learning to perform a variety of manual laborer related to the funeral and cemetery industry.  Duties include, but not limited to, installing outer burial containers; lowering device set up; burial, entombment, and interment openings and closings procedures; properly hand dig graves and disinterment. 
• →Learns the proper use and maintenance of jackhammers, tamps, equipment, and tools. 
• →Loads, hauls, and unloads various equipment, materials, and supplies.
• →Sets up tents, artificial turf and chairs for services. Cleans material as needed.  Breaks down tents, chairs, and turf and properly stores.  Empties garbage cans.
• →May perform responsibilities of Grounds Keeping mowing lawns, blowing, edging, bundling debris, clearing snow or ice from pathways, and similar duties.
• →Maintains tools, tents, chairs, and all-terrain vehicles in clean safe working order including sharpening tools and washing or vacuum vehicles. Maintains a clean and organized work area and storage shed.  Notifies manager of damaged or equipment in need of service or repair.
  • →Applies safe work practices and the proper use of personal protective equipment.  Adheres to company policies, procedures, and regulations.   Completes required training as assigned and prior to deadline.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record to operate company vehicles

• Ability and willingness to learn, listen, and apply constructive feedback
• Ability to use manual hand tools
• Ability to drive all-terrain quad vehicles with hitched trailers
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills to record timesheets and required training
• Process and continual improvement driven

• Work outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions

• Frequent continuous sitting, kneeling, or standing up to 6 hours per day; frequent bending and stooping

• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required to dig using manual tools; lift, carry, or haul up to 50 lbs.

• May work beyond standard hours or schedule as business needs arise