SEASONAL: Groundskeeping/Cemetery Services Specialist

SEASONAL POSITION (Approximately 6 Months)

40 hours a week for 5-6 months, Hiring ASAP

Opportunity to become Full Time

HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY WITH ROTATING SATURDAYS- 40 Hours per week

• PAY: $18.30 WITH OVERTIME ELIGIBILITY
• LOCATION: 90% Mount Olivet, 10% St. Simeon
• DRESS: Uniform and coat provided

Driver's License Required

Background Check Required

We will provide the required background check                                                     

"Filling the void of loss with Faith," a meaningful opportunity

THE POSITION: The seasonal groundskeeper reports to the Operations Manager and collaborates with the Irrigation Superintendent to efficiently manage the grounds services provided by the Cemeteries and Mortuaries during the spring through fall seasons as needed. The seasonal groundskeeper performs all grounds keeping and maintenance matters on the properties. The duties of the groundskeeper must be performed consistent with company mission and values and adherence to company policies and procedures and in doing so uphold the social teachings of the Catholic Church (the Church).

General groundskeeper may be shared between two cemetery facilities, Mt Olivet in Wheat Ridge and Saint Simeon in Aurora

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

~ Must be motivated for cross training of all facility grounds keeping

~ Ditch and general grounds cleaning

~ Review monument installation as requested

~ Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state and local regulations, including OSHA regulations

~ Work order completion

~ Identify equipment needs for each assigned project

~ Help identify grounds and visitor needs and concerns and notify a supervisor as soon as possible and distribute prayer cards to guests

~ Set up for services

~ Verify gravesites

~ Operate lowering device at gravesite

~ Maintain vases and stones

~ Schedule dump truck to fill gravesite

~ Be able to collaborate with the 3rd party landscaping company designated onsite

~ Ability to recognize sensitive information and adhere to strict confidentiality

~ Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

~ Valid driver license REQUIRED.

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

~ Have a positive and supportive attitude toward the Catholic Church, her teachings, and her work

~ Refrain from public promotion or approval of any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals

~ Good communication skills

~ High level of compassion and integrity

~ Good problem-solving skills and detailed oriented

~ Timeliness and consistency of work

~ Ability to listen and learn from others