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Grounds Worker Bilingual (Spanish/English) TEMPORARY | Santa Clara Cemetery, Oxnard | | Posted 2/11/2019
until 6/1/2019 | Description:Works in the direct interment/entombment of the deceased, or disinterment/disentombment of remains. Trims memorials and monuments on cemetery grounds. Maintains cemetery grounds and buildings under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor. Full time position requires 40 hours per week. Overtime is required as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.
• Sets up graves for interment services, seals vaults, backfills and tamps graves, replaces sod; trims all memorials and monuments on cemetery grounds.
• Sets up tents as necessary; handles and stores dirt sheets and greens.
• Mow, edges, sweeps lawns.
• Removes flowers; cares for vases.
• Prunes, fertilizes and waters the grounds.
• Cares for flowerbeds and areas around buildings.
• Raises graves and memorials; levels lawn.
• Cleans automobiles and equipment.
• Cleans office and performs janitorial maintenance.
• Gathers and removes trash.
• Acts as funeral attendant; assists priests, patrons and funeral directors as necessary.
• Performs other cemetery tasks as directed by Supervisor.
• Maintains good personal appearance; conducts self in a manner befitting funerals and respect for the dead.
• Responsible for safe and careful handling of all cemetery property and equipment; makes certain of its proper use and security.
• Makes certain all equipment is clean and stored properly; informs Supervisor of any needed maintenance or repairs to equipment, or buildings.
• Ground worker in small cemeteries operates backhoe and performs minor maintenance work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
| Requirements:Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically: • Valid Driver’s License, good driving record and automobile insurance.General education sufficient to understand and observe written and oral instructions, directions and safety rules.• Previous experience in grounds-care helpful.• Training in lawn maintenance and landscaping equipment, excavation safety -- all on the job training. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Application of on-the-job training in procedures and safety practices. • Active member of a Roman Catholic faith community• Basic edging and trimming equipment operation and repair.Skill in: • Acquiring necessary skills from on-the-job training. Ability to: • Bilingual English/Spanish.• Complete job on own after initial instruction from Supervisor.• Write, read, and follow instructions.• Lift heavy objects and equipment.• Lift objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted and be able to lift heavier objects with the aid of other grounds workers.• Handle grave set-ups, tins and sod carefully.• Operate standard office equipment and computer.• Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending, stooping, and walking. HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates must fill out an application, which can be found on our website at: http://archla.org/employmentpdf
The completed application must be submitted, along with a resume to:
Please submit the email with the following subject line: Your First & Last Name, Position applying for, Location
| Information/Application Contact:Santa Clara Cemetery, Oxnard
3424 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90010
FAX: (213) 637-6115
E-Mail: employment@la-archdiocese.org |
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