Seasonal Grounds Worker

Archdiocese of St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

2d

About The Position

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job SummaryCalvary Cemetery and Mausoleum
To prepare for and service funerals; perform general maintenance at all locations of Catholic Cemeteries; a multifaceted position; grounds employees are members of SIUE Local 1Job Responsibilities
Knowledge of all sections and equipment
Opening and closing of graves and crypts
Tent set up and take down
Service graveside funerals
Placement of casket in crypt, grave or outer container and back filling grave
Install memorial foundations, set or reset memorial work
Disinterment work
General maintenance and Endowed Care work, not limited to lawnmowing, weed trimming, shrub trimming and tree care
Training provided
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Light duty work is not available

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or actively working towards obtaining CDL
• Equipment Operation: Tractor trailer Backhoe (grave digging machine) Hi-Lift tractor Truck boom crane Basket lift machine 12’, 6’, and smaller motorized lawn mowers Motorized push mower Riding, backpack, and hand-pushed leaf blowers Hedge, tree trimming, and string trimming equipment Chain saws and snow blowers Other power equipment
• Hand Skills: Shovel and broom usage Hoes, rakes, and felling trees Cleaning branches Painting and board laying Road sealing and curb maintenance Concrete and masonry work Minor mechanical repairs

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of all sections and equipment
• Opening and closing of graves and crypts
• Tent set up and take down
• Service graveside funerals
• Placement of casket in crypt, grave or outer container and back filling grave
• Install memorial foundations, set or reset memorial work
• Disinterment work
• General maintenance and Endowed Care work, not limited to lawnmowing, weed trimming, shrub trimming and tree care
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED