Bakersfield, CA3 days ago
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** + Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers, lays sod, moves and removes flowers to and from chapel and graveside + Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways which may require snow removal depending on location + Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony + Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments + Arranges chapel for services + Prepares crypts for entombments + Under supervision, may operate backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers or monuments + Installs grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** **Education** + High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience **Experience** + Minimum 6 months of relevant experience **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** + Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower + Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yard-stick, etc.) + Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time + Ability to lift up to 150 with equipment assistance + Ability to push and pull up to 300 lbs.