Cemetery Worker

Job Title

This position performs burial and cremation functions in the City of Rochester cemetery system.

Typical Work Activities

Performs identification check and completes documentation prior to initiation of the cremation process;

Loads retort, operates cremation equipment and processes remains in a safe and appropriate manner, and in accordance with City Cemetery Code and New York State laws;

Performs record keeping functions relative to cremations and disposal of remains;

Marks graves location to the accuracy of one inch;

Digs new graves, trims grave interiors, positions the casket lowering device, backfills and tamps graves;

Removes crypt/niche front, inters casket or urn in mausoleum/columbarium, closes and seals crypt or niche;

Disinters caskets and human remains for removal to new graves;

Lays foundations for headstones or monuments;

Straightens existing headstones and repairs foundations;

Mows grass; trims weeds from around headstones, buildings, and flower beds;

Pickups up litter and empties litter baskets;

Operates any motorized equipment as well as other equipment used in the performance of required duties;

Removes snow, ice, leaves, and other debris from roads, parking lots, walkways, and building entrances;

Leads labor crews in the maintenance of grounds.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent PLUS One (1) year of experience working in a cemetery performing grounds maintenance that included the operation of motorized equipment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Possession of a New York State Class D Motor Vehicle license at the time of appointment. Licensure must be maintained throughout employment. 2. Successful completion of cremation certification course approved by the New York State Division of Cemeteries within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Benefits

For full-time employees: The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For less-than full-time employees: The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.

Employer

City of Rochester (NY)

Location

Rochester, NY

Job Number

26DM384ESA41

Department

Department of Environmental Services

Bureau

Buildings & Parks

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

6/29/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

City Residency

CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.