CEMETERY FOREMAN

City of Anderson

FLSA Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Date Revised:  April 2019                                                       Department:            Public Works

Salary Range – $41,091 – $50,211

The purpose of the class is to assist in coordinating and participate in the daily operations and maintenance of City cemeteries, and to perform related supervisory and technical work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Position Responsibilities – Essential Job Functions
  • Assists in coordinating and participates in the daily operations and maintenance of City cemeteries.
  • Assists in supervising subordinate crew workers engaged in cemetery activities; supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; acting on employee problems.  Offers training, advice and assistance as needed.
  • Sells cemetery plots, opens and closes graves.
  • Coordinate and manage staffing schedules for funeral services during weekends.
  • Communicate with funeral directors, support staff, and other team members to ensure coverage for all scheduled services.
  • Assists visitors / family members in locating specific grave sites.
  • Supervises and performs general groundskeeping work as necessary, including but not limited to heavy equipment operations, excavating and compacting earth, pouring foundations for headstones, mowing grass, pruning trees and shrubs, removing trees, removing weeds, applying herbicides and fertilizers, applying pesticides as needed, edging walkways, raking leaves, removing debris, etc.
  • Ensures the availability of necessary equipment, tools, supplies and materials for crew members.
  • Supervises and assists with the proper maintenance of assigned tools and equipment.
  • Ensures all work is performed in compliance with applicable policies and procedures, laws and regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
  • Assists in maintaining accurate and up-to-date cemetery records.
  • Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility.
  • Performs general office duties, including but not limited to answering the telephone, greeting and assisting visitors and customers, preparing reports and records, copying and filing documents, etc.
  • Attends training, workshops, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills.

It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations detailed in this job description are not always specifically described, and employees, at the discretion of the City, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions and as requested as the discretion of management of the City.

Position Responsibilities – Additional Job Functions
  • Perform other duties as assigned and requested.
Essential Skills and Experience
  • Requires high school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training.
  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
  • Prefer three years of related grounds maintenance or facility maintenance experience.
  • Demonstrate:
    • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with ability to develop strong professional working relationships across all levels of the organization.
    • Ability to speak compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
    • Ability to plan effectively, set priorities, make sound decisions, and to manage/complete multi-faceted projects in conjunction with normal activity.
    • Superior organizational skills, strong quality orientation, and high attention to detail.
    • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and custom applications.
    • Strong ethical standards, reliability, professionalism, positive attitude, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

 

Beneficial Skills and Experience

 

  • Experience in scheduling, staffing, or a related role (preferred).
  • Ability to work independently and resolve issues effectively.
  • Compassionate and professional demeanor, with sensitivity to the nature of funeral services.

 

Work Environment

To ensure the greatest possible protection for employees in the workplace, the City of Anderson requires cooperative efforts of all employees with help in establishing and maintaining a safe and healthful work environment.

The City of Anderson requires that PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) be used by employees whenever workplace hazards are discovered that could damage any part of the body. In addition, the City of Anderson requires all employees to wear PPE, such as but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, safety shoes, hearing protection (ear plugs/ear muffs), gloves, etc. as required by their job duties. PPE is to be used as a tool to eliminate and/or reduce the hazards employees face in their daily job duties.

PPE is not to be used and will not be used as a substitute for safe work practices, machine guards, or other controls designed by equipment manufacturers or other engineering sources. PPE is to be used in conjunction with these controls to increase employee protection.

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The City Of Anderson is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment upon any basis, including race, color, creed, religion, age,
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I promise that the information provided in this employment application (and accompanying the resume, if any) is true and complete, and I understand that any false information or significant omissions may
disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may be justification for my dismissal from employment if discovered at a later date. I agree to immediately notify The City if I should be convicted of a felony, or any crime involving dishonesty or a breach of trust while my job application is pending, or during my period of employment if hired.

I authorize the investigation of all statements contained in this application (and accompanying resume, if any). I also authorize The City to contact my present employer (unless otherwise noted in this application form), past employers, and listed references. I understand that the City may request an investigative consumer report from a consumer reporting agency that includes
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I understand that if hired and if my employment is terminated by The City for dishonesty, breach of trust, or any criminal act, the authorities may be notified and I may be criminally prosecuted. I also understand that, if hired, I may not hold other employment, nor engage in sales, investments or other activities that create a conflict of interest with my position with The City.

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