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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers, lays sod, moves and removes flowers to and from chapel and gravesideClears debris and maintains drives and walkways which may require snow removal depending on locationErects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonyAssists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnmentsArranges chapel for servicesPrepares crypts for entombmentsUnder supervision, may operate backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers or monumentsInstalls grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc.Maintains and repairs existing markers and other cemetery featuresMaintains, services, cleans and properly stores equipmentGeneral maintenance of vehiclesCleans and maintains facility to include performing minor repairs, painting, etc.Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience

Experience

Minimum 6 months of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blowerAbility to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yard-stick, etc.)Ability to walk and stand for long periods of timeAbility to lift up to 150 with equipment assistanceAbility to push and pull up to 300 lbs.Ability to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel and client familiesAbility to work in extreme weather conditionsAbility to adapt to changing work schedules and multi-taskingBasic computer skills to enable retrieving and responding to email communications

Postal Code: 60419

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-IL - Dolton