Groundskeeper
St Louis, MO, US, 63123-1670
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
To prepare for and service funerals; perform general maintenance at all locations of Catholic Cemeteries; a multifaceted position; grounds employees are members of SIUE Local 1
Job Responsibilities
· Knowledge of all sections and equipment
· Opening and closing of graves and crypts
· Tent set up and take down
· Service graveside funerals
· Placement of casket in crypt, grave or outer container and back filling grave
· Install memorial foundations, set or reset memorial work
· Disinterment work
· General maintenance and Endowed Care work, not limited to lawnmowing, weed trimming, shrub trimming and tree care
· Training provided
· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
· Light duty work is not available
Job Requirements
· High School Diploma or GED equivalent
· Commercial Driver’s License, or working towards CDL
· Equipment operation:
o Tractor trailer
o Backhoe grave digging machine
o Hi-Lift tractor
o Truck boom crane operator
o Basket lift machine
o 12’, 6’, and smaller motorized lawn mowers
o Motorized push mower
o Riding, backpack and hand pushed leaf blowers
o Hedge, tree trimming and string trimming equipment
o Chain saws and snow blowers
o Other power equipment
· Hand skills:
o shovel and broom usage
o hoes
o rakes
o cleaning up branches
o painting
o laying of boards
· Road sealing and curb maintenance
· Concrete and masonry work
· Minor mechanical repairs
Relationships Requirements
· Ability to work independently, with strong interpersonal skills & reliable follow-through
· Ability to work with a team of other grounds employees; both Union, full-time grounds & seasonal grounds employees
· Ability to take direction from Executive Director, Managing Directors & Leads
· Ability to be courteous to visitors to Catholic Cemeteries and direct them to office
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.