Royal Oak Burial Park, Crematorium & Mausoleum is Looking for Seasonal Cemetery Grounds Person Full Time

This temporary position may lead to a full-time job.

PLEASE NOTE, APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A COVER LETTER & RESUME.

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY FACE-TO-FACE, ON-SITE INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED

Position Function:

Perform grounds maintenance, property beautification and assist in the provision of client service at Royal Oak Burial Park. Workers in this position are appointed on a seasonal / temporary basis for a period not normally more than six (6) months in duration.

Key Duties:

• Trim around memorials, trees, interment section and property boundaries; cut grass and repair or replace turf.
• Water flower and planting beds, trees and turf areas.
• Remove garbage, dead flowers and plant materials from gravesites and other Burial Park property. Separate dead flowers, plant materials and garbage for composting.
• Maintain and clean roads and pathways.
• Clean and maintain cemetery buildings, including but not limited to; sweep, vacuum, wash floors, dust, clean washroom and kitchen facilities
• Assist to prepare, open and close, set-up and remove equipment and materials for casket and urn interment services.
• Regularly check power equipment and vehicles for fuel, oil, maintenance and repairs. Perform basic, regular maintenance of power equipment and vehicles and cleaning of vehicle interiors and exteriors.
• Respond to inquiries from the general public, client families and other outside persons or agencies regarding routine Burial Park information.
• Perform other related duties.

Under the direction and supervision of a senior titled position, a Seasonal Grounds Person may be assigned to:

• Assist in the performance of gardening tasks.
• Assist in grave lifting, repairs, exhumations, disinterments and reinterments.
• Assist in the installation of cremation vaults in the Garden, Grove or other cremation lots, including but not limited to; opening and preparation of site, placement of urn, closing of lot.
• Assist in the installation of memorials.
• Assist in grounds beautification and memorial site development projects.

Independence:

• Work is performed according to established maintenance routines and work orders.
• Work is assigned and supervised by the Lead Hand and / or the Director of Grounds Operations.

Key Skills & Abilities

• Use an assortment of hand tools, including but not limited to: shovel, rake, hoe, gardening shears, pruning saw, broom and mop.
• Operate assorted power equipment and vehicles, including but not limited to: trimmers, blowers, pruners, push and riding mowers, all terrain utility vehicles and trucks.
• Understand and apply grounds maintenance skills.
• Acquire a basic understanding of Burial Park section, plot and lot numbering system.
• Understand and discuss job related matters.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Operations Supervisor and other Burial Park personnel.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 .
• A current and valid British Columbia driver’s license.
• Sufficient health, physical condition, strength, stamina and coordination to permit performance of work in all types of weather.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: From $30.90 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location