Maintenance Worker-PT Cemetery

Maintenance Worker-PT Cemetery

Salary

$24.34 - $31.49 Hourly

Location

Grand Island, NE

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

0388-0926

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Cemetery

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
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Description

Perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of the City cemetery.

Essential Functions

Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.

Operate maintenance equipment such as trucks and mowers for a variety of maintenance operations in the assigned area of responsibility; assist in snow removal activities.

Utilize a variety of hand and power tools; assist in routine maintenance of such equipment.

Perform routine preventive maintenance on tools and equipment as assigned.

Utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed.

Perform maintenance duties of cemetery buildings.

Perform basic carpentry work and painting for building and maintaining cemetery facilities and equipment.

Assist with opening and closing graves as necessary; assist in funeral preparations; assist public in locating graves.

Water, mow, weed, trim, sod, renovate and fertilize lawns; prune trees and shrubs; plant trees, flowers and shrubs; trim trees.

May assist in other sections of the Department as necessary.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Methods, techniques, and procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

Traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in truck and equipment operations.

Purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, equipment, power tools and hand tools including motorized pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

Uses and purposes of general maintenance tools and equipment.

Proper safety precautions related to all work performed.

Ability to:

Perform tasks in a variety of operation and maintenance activities.

Perform difficult manual labor tasks including lifting heavy weights, stooping, bending and twisting.

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Work effectively in the absence of close supervision.

Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools and other equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.

Assist in the training and supervision of others in the safe operation of equipment and performance of functions.

Supplemental Information

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One to two years of experience comparable to that of maintenance positions within the described work areas.

Training:

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certification:

Employee must possess a valid driver's license and maintain insurability as determined by the City's insurance carrier. Click here to view our driver eligibility requirements.

Working Hours:

Position will work up to 30 hours per week. The hours will be worked between Monday-Friday but may need to work on Saturdays depending on department needs.

Salary:

Position will start at the entry level of the Citys salary table. Consideration may be given if experience exceeds entry level qualifications.

Other:

Candidates will be subject to a background check.

There are no benefits associated with this position.

01

The information provided to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with the employment application to determine whether candidates meet the qualification requirements and/or the final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.

02

Please detail any relevant experience to this position.

03

I understand this position requires work during adverse weather conditions.

• I understand the requirement.

04

I understand I must maintain a valid drivers license and maintain insurability as determined by the Citys insurance carrier.

• I understand the requirement.

05

Have you had any minor or major driving violations within the last 3 years. Please review to the job posting for the list of guidelines under the license and certification section.

• Yes
• No

06

Candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-employment/post-offer physical and drug screen. Do you understand the requirement?

• I understand the requirement.
• I do not understand the requirement.

Required Question

Employer City of Grand Island

Address 100 East 1st Street

P O Box 1968

Grand Island, Nebraska, 68801

Phone 308-389-0190

Website http://www.grand-island.com/jobs