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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?

+ Yes

+ No

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Agency

City of Rochester (NY)

Address

30 Church Street Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614

Phone

585-###-####

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