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Cemetery Caretaker Supervisor (Temporary)

Calverton, New York, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$44.60/hr - $52.02/hr

Calverton National Cemetery is seeking a Cemetery Caretaker Supervisor to oversee the excavation of gravesites and manage cemetery operations. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring proper training, and maintaining operational standards for the cemetery.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Incumbent supervises and controls the excavation of all gravesites in the cemetery

Verifies all global and geographical data are input into the program of record to accurately verify the location of all decedents interred at the cemetery

Assigns equipment used for excavating casketed and cremation gravesites, committal shelters, transporting of and lowering remains

Ensure the necessary equipment, facilities, materials, and tools needed on a day-to-day or project-by project basis are available

Responsible for cross training cemetery staff on the use of all cemetery vehicles/equipment

Ensure the field staff is trained regarding proper work routines, techniques and protocols

Maintain required reports and other employee related records

Provides overall direction of Interment Section at Calverton National Cemetery

Collaborate with the North Atlantic District staff to ensure proper accounting for remains and operation of equipment throughout the cemetery

Leverages subject matter expertise to complete daily inspections of gravesites, GPS functions as well as equipment utilized for cemetery operations

Ensure subordinate staff and contractors inspect and accurately place markers

Qualification

Supervisory skillsCemetery operationsEquipment operationLandscaping experienceCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job

Pass a pre-employment medical examination

Must possess a valid state driver's license

Ability to do the job without more than normal supervision

Candidates must demonstrate the potential to supervise work related to landscaping, groundskeeping, or related trades, including the use of hand tools, power tools, and the safe operation of machinery and equipment used in cemetery caretaking

Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position

Ability to lead and supervise cemetery and maintenance operations (SCREEN OUT)

Ability to safely operate and drive motor vehicles and engineering equipment

Ability to interpret Instructions, Specifications, and Directives

Work Practices

Technical Practices