QUICK TRIM OPERATOR
Location: Calvary Cemetery-LA
Status: Non-Exempt, Full Time
Salary Range: $18.58 - $21.86
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. Candidates are paid at the minimum of the salary range or no higher than the first quartile of the salary range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, and other department needs.
What We Are Looking For
In joining our team, you are joining a dynamic group of diverse individuals committed to the Corporal Works of Mercy. For us, what we do is much more than a job or a career. If you feel called to be of service, we invite you to explore our career opportunities.
Position Summary
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 Quick Trim Operator has knowledge, experience and currently performs in the areas of operating the Quick Trim machine and maintains the equipment in good operating conditions. Requires limited supervision on trade skill set.
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.
- Safely operates the quick trim or other cemetery equipment.
- Makes certain that equipment is clean and maintained in good operating condition to ensure safety.
- 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 greens.
- Mow, edges, sweeps lawns.
- Removes flowers, cares for vases.
- Prunes, fertilizes and waters the grounds.
- Cares for flowerbeds and areas around buildings.
- Raises graves and memorials, levels lawn.
- Cleans automobiles and equipment.
- Cleans office and performs janitorial maintenance.
- Gathers and removes trash.
- Acts as funeral attendant; assists priests, patrons and funeral directors as necessary.
- Performs other cemetery tasks as directed by Supervisor.
- May train other ground workers and is responsible for safe and careful handling of all cemetery property and equipment; makes certain of its proper use and security.
- Inform Manager/Supervisor of needed maintenance or repairs to equipment, or buildings and submits monthly inspection reports.
- Performs other minor maintenance work. Evaluates and recommends the need for equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Makes certain all equipment is clean and stored properly.
- Maintains good personal appearance; conducts self in a manner befitting funerals and respect for the dead.
- Follows, enforces, and maintain safety rules and regulations. May instruct other grounds personnel in cemetery safety procedures and policies; maintains accurate records and a safe work environment.
- Maintains cooperative and positive work relationships with management and co-workers.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education And Experience
Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:
- Class "A" License required for driving heavy duty equipment
- General education sufficient to understand and observe written and oral instructions, directions and safety rules.
- Two years’ experience in cemetery grounds care, operation.
- Courses or training in operation of lawn maintenance and landscaping equipment, excavation safety- all on the job training.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Basic English language usage.
- Application of on-the-job training in procedures and safety practices.
- Basic edging and trimming equipment operation and repair.
Skill in:
- Interpersonal relations.
- Acquiring necessary skills from on-the-job training.
- Master's all aspects of the operations of Quick Trim equipment used at the location of employment.
- Safe and efficient use of required machinery and equipment.
Ability to:
- Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Complete job on own after initial instruction from Supervisor.
- Lift, push and pull heavy objects and equipment.
- 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 carefully.
- Operate standard equipment for grounds (lawn mowers, trimmers, etc.)
- Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending, stooping and walking.
- Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, waist and arms
Physical And Environmental Requirements
- Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.
- Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending stooping, and walking.
- Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands and arms.
Our Benefits include: - Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision)
- Mental Health Services (Employee Assistance Program)
- Pension Plan
- 403B Plan
- Vacation & Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Discount Programs (24hr Fitness, LA Fitness, Hotel Engine, Great Work Perks*)
- *Great Work Perks (Amusement Parks, Car Rentals & Hotel, Restaurant, and Shopping discounts)
- SIGN ON BONUS
- 2% bonus, commensurate with level of annual compensation
- Must be employed for 6 months - in good standing.
- Full amount paid at 6 months.
- excludes temporary employees.