Town of Westminster is seeking a motivated individual to maintain cemetery grounds under the general supervision of Cemetery Foreman.
Responsibilities: Examples are mowing and trimming grass, gathering and removing leaves, snow removal, sanding of cemetery paths and roadways, planting and trimming shrubs and tree limbs, filling and reseeding sunken graves, straightening and reconstructing damaged monuments. Participates in the locating of cemetery lots and graves via burial records and/or maps, opening and closing of gravesite, setting up of greens, lowering device, and other tasks related to the burial process. Work requires agility and physical strength, such as moving about rough terrain.
Minimum Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent, minimum of one year work experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Mass Hoisting License 2A or 2B, preferred but not required.
- Heavy equipment operation experience, preferred but not required.
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions, work is performed outdoors.
- Work may require lifting or carrying heavy items.
Pre-Employment Conditions: CORI, drug screening, and a pre-employment physical.
Hourly Wage: $15.36-$16.84 based on experience.
Seasonal Position: Part-time per diem up to 18 hours weekly, no benefits.
For complete job description and application, visit https://www.westminster-ma.gov/human-resources.
Position will remain open until filled. EOE.