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| Position Type: | Part-time |
| Location: | St Thomas, ON |
| Date Posted: | Sep 08, 2023 |
Job Description
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Business Manager, and in collaboration with the parish office staff, the Cemetery Grounds Keeper maintains the grounds and equipment of the cemetery, makes preparations for burials and interments.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
A police record check as deemed suitable by the Diocese of London will be required of the successful candidate. Please send a cover letter, resume and two business references to Douglas Manners at dmanners@dol.ca.
We thank all who apply to this position for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Diocese of London is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. In keeping with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we are committed to providing suitable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection processes, please make your needs known at that time.
Reporting to the Business Manager, and in collaboration with the parish office staff, the Cemetery Grounds Keeper maintains the grounds and equipment of the cemetery, makes preparations for burials and interments.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Layout graves for interment, prepare site for interment ceremonies and assist with closing graves following interment.
- Maintain all on site equipment, including the performance of regular oil changes, greasing of equipment, and completing minor repairs as required.
- Maintain the cemetery grounds. This may include lawn maintenance, tree trimming, filling in sunken graves, levelling upright and flat memorials, wreath removal, snow removal, etc.
- Layout new lots for future sales; including making cement lot markers and installing them.
- Install flat memorials when required.
- Purchase required supplies and repair parts.
- Work collaboratively with trades, cemetery, and church office staff.
Qualifications:
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
- Current and valid Class G driver’s license.
- Prior experience and ability to operate zero-turn riding lawnmower and snow-plow truck.
- Strong time management skills.
- Positively self motivated with a strong ability to properly prioritize work needs.
- Must have reliable transportation.
A police record check as deemed suitable by the Diocese of London will be required of the successful candidate. Please send a cover letter, resume and two business references to Douglas Manners at dmanners@dol.ca.
We thank all who apply to this position for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Diocese of London is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. In keeping with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we are committed to providing suitable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection processes, please make your needs known at that time.
