Full-Time Grounds Worker

Full-Time Grounds WorkerThe Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.Job Summary: To prepare for and service funerals; perform general maintenance at all locations of Catholic Cemeteries; a multifaceted position; grounds employees are members of SIUE Local 1.Job ResponsibilitiesKnowledge of all sections and equipmentOpening and closing of graves and cryptsTent set up and take downService graveside funeralsPlacement of casket in crypt, grave or outer container and back filling graveInstall memorial foundations, set or reset memorial workDisinterment workGeneral maintenance and endowed care work, not limited to lawnmowing, weed trimming, shrub trimming and tree careTraining providedOther duties and responsibilities as assignedLight duty work is not availableJob RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED equivalentCommercial Driver's License (CDL) or actively working towards obtaining CDLEquipment Operation: Tractor trailer, Backhoe (grave digging machine), Hi-Lift tractor, Truck boom crane, Basket lift machine 12', 6', and smaller motorized lawn mowers, Motorized push mower, Riding, backpack, and hand-pushed leaf blowers, Hedge, tree trimming, and string trimming equipment, Chain saws and snow blowers, Other power equipmentHand Skills: Shovel and broom usage, Hoes, rakes, and felling trees, Cleaning branches, Painting and board laying, Road sealing and curb maintenance, Concrete and masonry work, Minor mechanical repairsThe Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.