The Charter Township of Portage is looking for a Forest Hills Seasonal Cemetery Groundskeeper at this time!
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Seasonal Schedule: 24 hours/week - 3 days/week, May 1st to No 1st, dependent on weather or needs of the Cemetery. Overtime only as approved by the Cemetery Sexton. Rotational Saturday scheduling will occur.
Pay and Classification: Hourly, non-exempt - rate established by the Board of Trustee
Job Summary: Reports to Cemetery Sexton. Maintains the grounds, mowing, trimming, leaf vacuuming/blowing, and operating other power equipment, needed to perform the job. Provides supervision to volunteer and non-volunteer workers.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Mow grass, rake grounds, and do brushing as required. Maintains the aesthetics of the cemetery and surrounding grounds.
2. Works in a safe manner not endangering himself or others and follows OSHA and MIOHA rules relating to grounds maintenance, grave excavation, and equipment operation.
3. Excavate graves and practice safe vault placement as State Law outlines.
4. Places fall/winter deceased in the cemetery vault and remove the deceased for spring burial.
5. Works with the Sexton to inform the public of services and costs for burials.
6. Monitors, maintains and extends the irrigation system used by the public for plot maintenance.
7. Asists the Sexton with records.
8. Reports time bi-weekly on Township's time card.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
10. the above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements of the performance of the position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or requirements for a Grounds Keeper position.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. 17 years of age and/or a High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
2. Valid State of Michigan Driver's License
Desired Qualifications:
1. Experience working with power equipment for maintenance of park/cemetery grounds.
2. Ability to troubleshoot/repair small equipment and machines.
Work Conditions/Competencies/Environment
1. Requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. Also requires working in confined spaces, outdoors under various weather conditions, and lifting heavy supplies and equipment.
This position will close on May 29th, please submit an application prior to the close of business on Monday, May 29th, 2023.
