Gate of heaven

General Utility Worker

Location: 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906

Position Summary
This is position reports directly to the Foreman. Relative to interments, candidate will operate heavy equipment, backhoe, loader and general machinery relative to digging, backfill and tamping of graves, installing memorials and concrete liners, assemble and knockdown of gravesite set-ups, ground maintenance and other duties as assigned. This is a full-time position. 40 hours per week Monday-Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Saturday work may be required with overtime pay.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Able to lift 80 lbs, and serve graveside as pallbearer if necessary
• Work in all outdoor weather conditions 
• Perform repeated tasks of bending, kneeling, stooping, pulling hand-over-hand, digging and extensive walking
• Operate hand tools, small machines and equipment
• Operate heavy equipment (trucks, tractors, backhoe, etc.)
• Hear conversational voices with or without hearing aid assistance

Qualifications
The candidate must possess:

• High School or G.E.D. diploma, as well as a valid driver's license required
• Ability to read a map and drive in adverse weather conditions
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn and support, the tenets of the Roman Catholic Church
• Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of equipment highly desirable

Apply
Qualified applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume to the Cemetery Manager at [email protected]. No phone calls, please.