Riverview Cemetery District currently has four (4) Temporary Groundskeeper position open. 

Job Classification Description

TEMPORARY GROUNDSKEEPER

JOB SUMMARY:

            Under general supervision, the temporary groundskeeper performs a variety of routine to skilled tasks in the maintenance care, landscaping, and edging using a variety of tools and equipment under the direction of the Lead Groundskeeper.

            You need to be at least 18 years old at the time of hire with 2 years of experience in landscaping, preferred. Available to work Monday thru Friday between 5:30am to 2:00pm. Be able to operate a variety of equipment and tools as well as lift 20-30 pounds. This is an outdoor position with minimal supervision and be able to understand and follow verbal directions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Cleans and maintains landscaped areas; picks up litter, garbage, and debris.

·         Follow all safety guidelines for the operation of equipment and tools.

·         Edges, mows, seeds, and waters lawns throughout cemetery grounds.

·         Maintains and performs work around grave markers, monuments, head stones and trees.

·         Provides assistance to service attendants, mortuary directors, and families as needed.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred; AND two (2) years of experience in grounds maintenance and operations, preferably in a cemetery; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment

A State of California driver’s license.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Employees regularly work in outside weather conditions and/or near moving mechanical parts. Employees are frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions. Employees are occasionally exposed to outdoors, heat, noise, vibration, and confining workspace. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; walk; sit; climb or balance stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employe must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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You can submit your employment application, Temporary Groundskeeper Job Description and your resume by  downloading the Employment  application (link below) and submitting via e-mail or mail:  

By E-mail: office@rvcdistrict.com

By Mail: Riverview Cemetery District

                    Attn: Manager

                    P.O. Box 597

                     Brawley, CA 92227