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Job description

The person appointed will be responsible for carrying out a range of cemetery, grounds and facility maintenance service tasks within all Parks & Cemeteries locations identified by the line manager either individually or as part of a team, ensuring all areas are well maintained, clean and presentable. To ensure effective communication with site users, other members of the team and line management. Assist in the community development of the Parks and Cemeteries Service through internal and external initiatives that engage Service stakeholders. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general upkeep and maintenance of all cemeteries (including stores, toilets, and buildings) within the Borough, and directing gravedigging staff as required. Ensuring operations are carried out at appropriate times and conditions.
• Responsible for the identification of and marking out graves prior to opening. Digging graves, both mechanically and by hand, to the required depth and filling the same, as directed. Preparation and presentation of the grave before committal.
• Assisting in the transfer of the remains for committal. Keeping safe and properly maintained all cemetery maps, detailed records of grave plots (including depths) and other records appropriate for the upkeep of the cemetery.
• Ensuring all allocated tasks are carried out appropriately and that permanent and seasonal staff within the team are utilised accordingly, including volunteers as and when required.
• Operate vehicles e.g. tractors, dumpers etc and various types of specialised machinery and equipment e.g. ride on lawnmowers, excavators, powered tools etc involved in the day-to-day operations of the Service. maintain in a satisfactory condition.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have one year’s experience in:
• Working in a cemetery environment with a public interface.
• Using a range of cemetery and grounds maintenance machinery, hand tools and horticultural chemicals in a safe manner.
• Providing a high-quality service in a public facing role.
• A valid driving licence to include categories C1 and E. Candidates without C1 and E must complete this classification within 12 months of appointment.
• Recognised digger and dumper licence or must complete this within 12 months of appointment.
• Will be required to work outside normal working hours, including weekends (this will involve gravedigging at weekends, public holidays, and late burials). This will also include being on standby for specified periods.

Desirable Skills

• NVQ Level 2 in Turf Culture, Horticulture, or equivalent.
• PA1/PA6 Certificate of Competence in the application of Pesticides.
• Two years’ relevant experience working in a Parks, Cemeteries or similar environment.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience in administration.

Further Information

Location: Movilla Cemetery. Appointment will be subject to completion of a medical questionnaire including a pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol Screening. A driving assessment by Council will form part of the selection process. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.