Working In A Cemetery Jobs in Wheeling, IL (NOW HIRING)

Why Work for Warren Cemetery?

Service

• At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
• Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.

Benefits

• Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
• Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
• Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
• Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
• Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

Culture

• We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
• We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
• We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.

Summary/Objective

Position is responsible for assisting facilities staff in maintaining the lawn surrounding the applicable facility.

Essential Functions

• Assumes responsibility for lawn maintenance to include but not limited to, trimming of hedges, flower beds, mulching, leaf raking and disposal.
• Handles day-to-day upkeep of the parking lots i.e. picking up debris, power washing
• Removes snow and ice in inclement weather.
• Maintains lawn equipment by servicing and cleaning of the equipment after use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Performance Management.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Detail Orientation.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• Time Management. 

Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months’ grounds experience. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

• Ability to read, write and speak English.  Bilingual is a plus.
• Must be able to promote a positive work environment and company culture, maintain a high level of accountability, productivity and self-discipline while working independently and as a contributing member of a team.
• Complete tasks accurately and timely and/or sensitive situations while working in a stressful environment.
• Knowledge and use of lawn equipment and general maintenance to include but not limited to mowers, trimmers, blowers.
• Requires the ability to show respect and sensitivity toward families while working in a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to apply proper precautions concerning lifting and equipment use in a safe and careful manner. 

Supervisory Responsibility 

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an outdoor setting.
• Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.
• Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, hand-held tools and equipment, including but not limited to shovels, picks, rakes, sledgehammers, lawn mowers, weed trimmers and sod cutters
• Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift to 25 pounds.
• This position may also require reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• This position may also be exposed to chemicals and/ or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered:    Low      
• Overtime is sometimes necessary or required.

Travel

• This position does not require out of area and overnight travel.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.