Cemetery Worker

Performs laborer duties in cemetery care and maintenance. Provides general labor for cutting grass, trimming shrubs, opening and closing grave sites and miscellaneous maintenance. 

1. Performs general labor: cutting grass, shrubs, opening and closing grave sites, removing leaves, and clearing debris, etc.
2. May be asked to assist in solving customer complaints in a friendly, tactful and courteous manner.
3. Operates trucks: Pick-up trucks, flatbed trucks, dump trucks and other trucks as assigned.
4. Operates various pieces of other equipment: gasoline weed eaters, hedge trimmers, chain saws.
5. Assists in preparing grave sites for funerals.
6. Loads and unloads construction material: dirt, sand, gravel, bricks, concrete blocks and other material that may be required for daily operation of the department.
7. Performs daily preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
8. Reports problems or unusual situations to supervisor.
9. Assists in removal and clean up of debris in emergency conditions.
10. Performs other assigned duties: this department performs a variety of duties any may require employee to perform other assigned duties.
11. Shifts may vary according to the needs of the city.

1. Experience in a similar or related field is preferred.
2. Employee must have a high school education, G.E.D. certificate, or equivalent experience.
3. Employee must have excellent safety and attendance records.
4. Must have a valid driver's license.

1. Ability to operate equipment assigned to the department.
2. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and the public.
3. Ability to use and follow appropriate safety procedures and regulations.
4. Ability to perform miscellaneous and varied assignments: cutting grass, general maintenance, opening and closing grave sites, etc.
5. Must be able to communicate well both orally and in writing.

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to work in all weather conditions.
2. Ability to stoop, bend, lift, and crawl into and out of trucks.
3. Ability to lift 50 pounds (more on occasion).
4. Ability to work in and around moving equipment and vehicles.
5. Subject to being called out in times of emergencies.

Equipment/Tools Used:

1. Must be able to operate trucks, including pick-ups, flat beds, dump trucks, and others.
2. Must be able to operate gasoline weed eaters, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws.

Supervision Required: Supervisor makes assignments, and the employee must plan and use initiative in carrying out the directed assignments. Employee's work is evaluated for technical soundness.

For similar job postings, applications may be used for up to ninety (90) days.

The City of Florence, Alabama, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.