Parish and Cemetery Groundskeeper

Saint Michael Parish near 47 Walnut Street, Brattleboro VT

Description

General Statement of Duties Parish Properties include: St Michael Cemetery including outbuildings, St Michael Roman Catholic Church, St Michael Rectory, Youth Center, Rectory Garage and St. Brigid’s Kitchen. This is a working superintendent position, requiring a variety of skills, including landscape maintenance, equipment maintenance, general maintenance, maintenance of cemetery records and maps, coordination of cemetery activities, and oversight of other related facility work activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Groundskeeper for Parish Properties a. Works with the Parish Building and Grounds Committee b. Ensures the grounds are well maintained and debris free. c. Ensures the removal of weeds, garbage, plant debris and snow/ice d. Performs maintenance activities, using hand tools and operating equipment such as mowers, trimmers, weed eater, etc. e. Keeps track of daily maintenance performed, and supplies and materials used. Makes recommendation to Pastor on replenishments needed. Ensures equipment is properly maintained and safely operated. f. Inspects services provided by others for adherence to contracted work effort. Reports discrepancies to Pastor for corrective action. g. Routine inspection of facilities and grounds with timely reports of concerns/issues to Pastor. 2. Cemetery a. Identifies and marks sites for grave opening and placement of tombstones sites as requested. b. Management of cemetery operational data, to include detailed records are maintained, with regular backups, and reports to Pastor as requested. c. Ensures excavation at correct location, coordination with monument company, mortuary and grave site owner. Supervises the performance of excavation and landscaping duties, as requested. d. Manages vault inventory, requesting fulfillment in a timely manner e. Keeps track of graves, and ensures the upkeep of all burial sites and surrounding lots. f. Understanding of State and Local Cemetery rules & regulations. g. Respects all burials/funerals while working. 3. Maintenance /Setup of Parish Properties a. Do light repairs, assembly & maintenance b. Set-up activities for special events as requested by Pastor. c. Coordinate scheduling of regular maintenance needs (furnaces, etc.) d. Work with Pastor on planning major repairs e. Attend to seasonal needs (e.g. seasonal decorating, applying snow melt, etc..) f. Other duties as assigned by Pastor.