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Cemetery Worker
Salary
$20.76 - $26.20 Hourly
Location
Rochester, NY
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
24DM842ESA50
Department
Department of Environmental Services
Bureau
Buildings & Parks
Opening Date
10/08/2024
Closing Date
10/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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General Description
This position performs burial and cremation functions in the City of Rochester cemetery system. Employees work under the general supervision of a Cemetery Operations Supervisor. Related work is performed as required.
CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.
Typical Work Activities
+ Performs identification check and completes documentation prior to initiation of the cremation process;
+ Loads retort, operates cremation equipment and processes remains in a safe and appropriate manner, and in accordance with City Cemetery Code and New York State laws;
+ Performs record keeping functions relative to cremations and disposal of remains;
+ Marks graves location to the accuracy of one inch;
+ Digs new graves, trims grave interiors, positions the casket lowering device, backfills and tamps graves;
+ Removes crypt/niche front, inters casket or urn in mausoleum/columbarium, closes and seals crypt or niche;
+ Disinters caskets and human remains for removal to new graves;
+ Lays foundations for headstones or monuments;
+ Straightens existing headstones and repairs foundations;
+ Mows grass; trims weeds from around headstones, buildings, and flower beds;
+ Pickups up litter and empties litter baskets;
+ Operates any motorized equipment as well as other equipment used in the performance of required duties;
+ Removes snow, ice, leaves, and other debris from roads, parking lots, walkways, and building entrances;
+ Leads labor crews in the maintenance of grounds.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent, PLUS one (1) year of experience working in a cemetery performing grounds maintenance that included the operation of motorized equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
+ Possession of a New York State Class D Motor Vehicle license at the time of appointment. Licensure must be maintained throughout employment.
+ Successful completion of cremation certification course approved by the New York State Division of Cemeteries within twelve (12) months of appointment.
For full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
For less-than full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.
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Do you possess a New York State Class D Operator's License?
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+ No
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Have you completed a cremation certification course approved by the New York State Division of Cemeteries?
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Agency
City of Rochester (NY)
Address
30 Church Street Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614
Phone
585-428-7115
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