Cemetery Worker

**Cemetery Worker**

**Woodland Cemetery, Mausoleum, and Crematorium** is looking for a **Cemetery Worker **to join our team.

The Cemetery Grounds Worker will report directly to the Cemetery Superintendent and is responsible for upkeep of the grounds and facility maintenance. This position is based on a 40-hr work week which may include Saturdays and overtime when required.

**Cemetery Grounds Worker**

**Responsibilities include**:

- General cemetery care, including but not limited to cutting and trimming of grass, tree and shrub care, leveling sunken areas, seeding, leaf collection and disposal.
- Ensuring safety of memorials.
- Maintenance and repairs of equipment and facilities.
- Preparation of graves and niches for interments.
- Infrastructure maintenance and upgrading.
- Snow and ice removal.
- Additional duties as assigned.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this role**:

- Possess a valid drivers license in good standing.
- Heavy equipment training, or certification would be an asset.
- Landscaping, and/or cemetery training, or certification would be an asset.
- Integrated Pest (IPM) certification would be an asset.
- Ontario Landscape License would be an asset.
- Chainsaw, small engine or welding certifications would be an asset.
- Ability to empathize with grieving families.
- Ability to interact positively with general public.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to prioritize duties, meet deadlines, multi-task and work with a mínimal amount of supervision.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to lift 50lbs.

**Experience**
- Cemetery Grounds Work: 1 year (preferred)
- Landscaping/horticulturist: 1 year (preferred)

**Schedule**
- Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Rotating Saturday schedule 9:00am-1:00pm and occasionally Sunday as required.
- 2- 15-minute brakes with an 1 hour unpaid lunch

**Additional Benefit**

Completion of satisfactory business references is an essential condition of employment.
- Woodland Cemetery, Mausoleum and Crematorium Owned and Operated by St. Paul’s Cathedral Anglican Church of Canada, Diocese of Huron, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you are contacted for an interview and/or testing and require accommodation, please let us know._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person