Maintenance Technician I (Cemetery)

This position performs specialized and intricate work activities for cemetery grounds maintenance and burials.   Duties include, but not limited to; grave and monument layouts, grave digging, exhumations, monument installation and removal, precast foundation fabrication, irrigation systems maintenance, chemical and fertilizer applications, mowing, trimming, snow removal, aeration, seeding, weeding, planting, minor plumbing, carpentry work, painting.  Works for and reports to the Superintendent and Management team.

• Responsible for on the job training and management of seasonal employees.
• May act as a work leader at the discretion of the Superintendent or Foreman.
• Interacts with the public on a regular basis, and places high value on public perception of the City employee work force, due to the highly visible nature of the job.
• Prepares grave sites for burials which includes; site location layout, grave digging, backfilling of grave, grave compaction, and seeding.  
• Assists in locating the monument setting site as well as installation and removal of monuments. 
• Assists in construction and maintenance of special projects including, but not limited to; building fence, minor plumbing, painting, constructing signage, small concrete projects, etc.
• Performs maintenance and project duties on cemetery grounds and all public grounds including, but not limited to; public buildings, bathrooms, cemeteries.
• Assists Arborist and Horticulturalist by planting, watering, pruning, cutting and removing of trees and shrubs in the cemeteries and all other public grounds as directed.
• Assist Irrigation Specialist in the inspection, reporting and repair of irrigation systems used throughout the cemetery system and public grounds.  
• Assists Turf Specialist in grounds maintenance by applying pesticides and fertilizers, riding and push mowing, trimming, irrigating, ground preparation and aeration, seeding, planting and weed removal.
• Performs snow removal duties.
• Operates backhoe, tractor, and skid Loader as necessary for project and maintenance related duties.
• Monitors common hand and power tools for maintenance program.  
• Monitors and cleans trash and rubbish from cemetery grounds and all other public grounds and City Highway entrances.
• Maintains all equipment in good condition and performs preventive maintenance and service on motorized equipment.
• Maintains records involving vehicle maintenance and daily activities.
• Responds to emergencies, including but not limited to wind and snow storms.
• Follows Federal and State safety rules and procedures at all times.
• Performs any other duties as assigned as long as it is non-certified.
• Required to be on-call occasionally. 
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all City and contracted employees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of methods and procedures used to maintain grounds.  Some knowledge of hazardous materials, their application and storage.  Knowledge of safety practices and equipment.  Skill in the operation of tools, equipment and vehicles.  Ability to perform physical work activities in extreme weather conditions.  Ability to communicate with City employees and the general public.

Education, Certification and Experience: High school diploma or GED required.  Experience in grounds, equipment and building maintenance.  Valid Kansas Driver's License required.Environment: Work is performed in all types of weather.  Majority of work is performed outdoors, i.e. moderate to extreme cold and heat, snow, rain, hail, sleet, high and gusting winds, dust, and dry conditions.
Surfaces:   Includes, but not limited to dirt, sand, gravel, concrete, asphalt, grass and wood.  

Physical Characteristics: Includes, but not limited to, bend, kneel, push, pull, reach, hold, stand, walk, jump, sit, drive, and ability to lift up to 75 pounds and carry objects up to 50 pounds.