Groundworker

**Groundworker**
**Catholic Cemeteries**
**Halifax, NS**
**Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth**

(offer of summer employment are contingent on government funding approval)

**Job Description**:
**Accountability**: The Groundworker reports directly to the Cemetery Grounds Operation Supervisor

**Summary**:
Through a government student grant program, the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth is looking to hire two (2) Groundworkers for our Catholic cemeteries with us for a 8 weeks placement starting July until the end of August. The Cemetery Groundworker is responsible for the maintenance for the three Catholic cemeteries in the Halifax Regional Municipality according to operational standards, specifications, policies and provincial legislation.

**Work Location**:
Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Mount Olivet Cemetery, and Holy Cross Cemetery

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
(Main functions but not limited to the following)

The maintenance and operations activities of the three catholic cemeteries including but not limited to:

- Landscaping, maintenance of cemetery grounds including clean up of grounds, mowing and trimming of lawns, trees and shrubs.
- Report any ground holes, depressions and fallen headstones to the Cemetery Grounds Operation Supervisor
- Responsible for maintaining a work environment that is above all standards for occupational health and workplace safety.

**Position Relationships**:
The Groundworker will work as a member of a team of maintenance employees. The Groundworker may at times work side by side with contractors, and/or service providers.

**Physical, Mental and Visual Demands**:

- Bending; frequent kneeling, squatting; stooping; twisting, crouching
- Extensive walking and standing; frequent walking on rough surfaces
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
- Majority of work is performed outside in a variety of weather conditions
- Stress related to the type of work environment

**Qualifications**:

- Education: minimum Grade 10
- Applicants must be between 15-30 years at the start of the employment
- Experience in a grounds maintenance environment
- Experience or certification in one or more of the following: Landscaping would be considered an asset
- First Aid Training would be considered an asset
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License and have access to a reliable vehicle

**Note**:
Offer of employment is contingent on the Canada Summer jobs funding approval and on upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of references and credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.

**Responsible Ministry**:
The person who fills this position is required to consent to a Police Record Check and to sign an agreement to abide by the Responsible Ministry protocols of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.

**Apply**: