Labourer II Cemetery Operations Revised

Edmonton - Canada

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 34

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Completion of Grade 10 High School Diploma is preferred
1 year labour experience including maintenance landscaping concrete work or groundskeeping duties in cemeteries parks or a similar work environment

Assets:

Previous customer service experience in a field operations setting
Knowledge of cemetery interment procedures and of various cultural/religious beliefs and traditions
Heavy Equipment Certificates/working knowledge (Skid Steer Backhoe Crane etc)
Current Intermediate First Aid CPR and AED Certificates

Skills required for success:

Demonstrated ability to interact with the public in a professional manner especially in sensitive situations
Ability to safely operate equipment and vehicles within confined spaces
Physically able to perform the assigned tasks and duties of the position including manual labour and the use of simple hand/or power tools and light motor vehicles for long periods of time in various weather and environmental conditions
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication interpersonal customer service organization time management and prioritization skills required
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

Valid Class 5 drivers license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers permit is a requirement of this position

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits Permanent Full-time positions available

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. The primary schedule is Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30 which includes a Saturday or Sunday rotation. Evening and weekend work will be required to support operational needs.

Salary: $25.935 - $34.208 (Hourly); $54152.28 - $71426.30 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: DM/JR

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

The City of Edmonton operates seven municipal cemeteriespeaceful parkland settings featuring heritage monuments commemorative markers and vibrant year-round landscapes. Join our team and take pride in supporting one of the Citys most specialized and meaningful public services.

As a Labourer II you will support interment services and the maintenance and beautification of premier parkland spaces while providing exceptional customer service to ensure families experience a respectful safe and welcoming place to visit.

Your ability to work with minimal supervision in a changing sensitive environment will contribute to the success of City service delivery and operational goals.

What will you do

Interact with the public professionally and compassionately supporting diverse cultural traditions and practices including pallbearing
Locate and prepare grave sites (surveyed/unsurveyed) dig graves build frames mix concrete and install monuments/headstones and foundations
Perform interments and disinterments which may include safe removal and handling of human remains
Read surveyed grades interpret site plans/blueprints and accurately identify construction reference points
Operate and perform minor maintenance on cemetery equipment vehicles and hand/power tools while following all OH&S and City safety protocols
Assist with general site maintenance including snow removal horticulture turf care landscaping and beautification
Perform other related duties as required

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Completion of Grade 10 High School Diploma is preferred1 year labour experience including maintenance landscaping concrete work or groundskeeping duties in cemeteries parks or a similar work environmentAssets:Previous customer service experience in a field operations settingKnowledge of cemetery int...

Completion of Grade 10 High School Diploma is preferred
1 year labour experience including maintenance landscaping concrete work or groundskeeping duties in cemeteries parks or a similar work environment