Cemetery Maintenance Worker II

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Starting Salary: $17.59-$19.25 (depending on experience)

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document (PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.

About this Position

The Cemetery Maintenance Worker II performs physically demanding manual labor to maintain Gracelawn Cemetery. They also assist with burials, equipment maintenance, general construction tasks, and customer service at the cemetery. Work assignments are received in detail, and work is reviewed by direct supervision of the Cemetery Manager.

Maintenance Workers do have to work after-hours pending funerals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• 2 years of related experience and/or training

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Perform burials
• Open, close, and set up gravesites
• Complete landscape and equipment maintenance
• Perform litter cleanup and other janitorial duties
• Stake memorials and settings
• Install VA markers and medallions
• Assist customers by answering questions, directing visitors, etc.

Necessary Skills

• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug, physical, and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement plans
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Parks Department, Gracelawn Cemetery, and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL JULY 11th, 2025.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant's and/or employee's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual's membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.