Job description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Cemetery for the City of Michigan City is looking for a Laborer/Driver. The position assists with the proper maintenance of the city cemeteries.
DUTIES:
Prepares for burials, including laying out, opening, and closing graves.
Prepares sites for government memorials, including setting foundations.
Checks cemetery grounds for cleanliness, picking up trash and debris.
Operates lawn mower and backhoe for cemetery upkeep, including mowing grass, trimming weeds, shrubs, and trees, planting flowers, plowing snow from drives and walkways, and digging graves.
Cleans public and private areas.
Maintains housing and feeds and waters swans.
Must be willing to work flexible hours including occasional weekends when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to meet all departmental hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.
Possession of a valid Indiana Driver's License and a demonstrated safe driving record.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of and ability to properly operate various equipment and tools, including mowers, backhoe, hammer, screw drivers, drills, wrenches, air nozzle, air compressor, ratchet, mop, broom, gauges, chain saw, trimmers, pressure washer, and bench grinder .
Ability to perform essential duties of the position, including lifting/carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, handling/grasping/fingering objects, crouching/kneeling, bending/reaching, and driving physically and safely.
Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment.
Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, occasionally under time pressure.
Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.
Ability to work in various outside environments.
Applications will be accepted from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm in the Human Resources Department, 100 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City, IN 46360 or complete an electronic application at www.emichigancity.com. Resumes and applications may also be returned via email to tgeorge@emichigancity.comor kimsliwa@emichigancity.com.
The City of Michigan City is an Equal Opportunity Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.18 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
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