Beech Grove - Seasonal Laborer P.T.

JOB DESCRIPTION CITY OF MUNCIE Position No: Last Review: 4/07/21 Effective Date: Last Revision: FLSA: Exempt Non-Exempt X Union Eligible: Yes No X Position Title: Part-time Groundskeeper / Laborer Department(s): Beech Grove Cemetery Reports to (Title): Superintendent Hourly Rate: $12.50-$15.00 per hour * Seasonal employment - Position can last up to 6 months PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS: Incumbent performs general maintenance and grounds keeping duties as needed. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Maintains grounds and buildings; performing mowing with power mower, trimming and cutting shrubs and trees, picks up trash, sweeps floors, washes windows, cleans mausoleums, other routine maintenance/cleaning as required. 2. Rakes leaves and collects leaves, grass clippings, limbs and other debris from the grounds. 3. Loads and unloads trucks of dirt or other materials. 4. Handles and operates all tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner; following all safety rules and regulations. Brings safety concerns to direct supervisor. 5. Maintain shop area in a safe and clean manner. 6. Other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent performs work out-of-doors in all weather conditions and is exposed to vibration, machinery noise, dust, dirt and chemicals such as herbicides. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Ability to lift up to 100 pounds. (P) 2. Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle. (M, P) 3. Ability to follow oral instructions. (M) 4. Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment; including but not limited to shovels, picks, rakes, sledge hammers, lawn mowers, weed trimmers, leaf blowers and chain saws. (MP) 5. Ability to be courteous with funeral directors, bereaved families and visitors to the cemetery. (M) 6. Report all accidents, injuries, damage to equipment and/or property, equipment malfunctions, etc. to immediate supervisor. (M) 7. Must be able to work as a team member. (M) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but may exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned. Interested applicants can apply here: City of Muncie Employment Application We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Created: 2025-03-03