Seasonal Grounds Assistant

Responsibilities The Seasonal Grounds Assistant is responsible for providing a pleasant outdoor environment by assisting the Grounds/Maintenance Supervisor and/or the Cemetery Crew Chief. Duties include caring for plants and trees, raking and mulching leaves, string trimming, mowing grass regularly, removing debris from graves, and performing general maintenance to keep the cemetery mausoleum grounds attractive, orderly, and healthy. This is a seasonal position available spring, summer, and fall for up to 40 hours per week. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and is physically demanding, requiring frequent bending, kneeling, lifting, and shoveling. Minimum Knowledge, Experience, and Skills Required MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Embrace the mission and vision of the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay and work in accordance with Catholic Teachings and the moral and ethical values of the Catholic Church. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess a valid Driver’s license. Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses. Must have basic knowledge regarding the operation of lawn maintenance equipment, including string trimmers, rakes (leaf rakes, Iron rakes), lawnmowers (Hydrostatic mowers, manual mowers, push mowers, riding mowers), dirt shovels. Operation and control of equipment or systems. Mechanical ability for minimum maintenance of equipment used in cemetery grounds keeping—lawn mowers, trimmers, etc. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Benefits offered to full-time and primary employees Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Insurance Health and Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Plan Paid Vacations and Holidays Service Recognition Awards #J-18808-Ljbffr