Cemetery Maintenance Worker
City of Coweta
Operations
coweta, ok, usa
Description
Job Summary: Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work and operates various equipment to assist in the maintenance of the cemetery and City streets and other infrastructure.
Examples of Duties
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Essential Job Functions
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:- Assists with maintaining equipment and tools.
- Assists with the opening and closing of grave sites.
- Fills sunken grave sites, picks up trash and debris, throughout the cemetery.
- Assists in locating existing grave sites and marking for opening.
- Operates a variety of mowing equipment.
- Mow grass, trims hedges, trim trees and cut weeds as directed.
- Repair and install street signage.
- Pick up trash and litter as directed.
- Respond to work orders for all public works service requests, as assigned.
- Report equipment and tool defects to supervisor.
- Respond to after-hours call-outs.
- Serve as a member of various employee committees as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:
Knowledge- Basic knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in cemetery systems and general maintenance of streets and landscapes.
- Must be familiar with, or have the ability to become familiar with city cemetery rules, city code of ordinances, city safety policies and procedures.
- Must have knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to mechanized equipment operation.
- Basic skill in the operation of common hand and power tools including shovels, wrenches, lawn mowers, weed eaters, saws, pumps, compressors, two-way radio, and telephone.
- Skilled in the operation of (or ability to learn) zero-turn mower, dump truck, backhoe, mini-excavator.
- Operation of two-way radio and motor vehicles, including half-ton and one-ton trucks.
- Ability to operate and maintain various equipment used in cemetery maintenance and general repair and maintenance.
- Adhere to all City and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Able to travel to other locations by operating a motor vehicle.
- Understand and carry-out written and oral instructions.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Work in inclement weather.
- Establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Education Requirements: Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent.
Other requirements:Must be able to read and write the English language. Must be able to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Certifications: Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.Supplemental Information
Primary Work Location: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration and wet and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is at times loud.