Cemetery Caretaker Supervisor

This position is located at the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. The Cemetery Caretaker Supervisor performs a variety of tasks, including operating small tractors and riding lawn mowers, transplanting shrubs, digging graves, and cleaning and clearing cemetery grounds of debris. The incumbent must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather and be exposed to noise levels exceeding 85 dBA for up to eight hours per day.

• Operate small tractors and riding lawn mowers to maintain cemetery grounds
• Transplant shrubs and trees to maintain the appearance of the cemetery
• Dig graves to the proper level and depth
• Clean and clear cemetery grounds of debris, including power trimmers, chainsaws, axes, shovels, rakes, blowers, and vacuums
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Cemetery Manager

The incumbent will be exposed to all types of weather, including extreme heat, cold, snow, rain, wind, and humidity. The work will be performed in areas where pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers are applied. The operator will be exposed to injury from mishaps that may be involved in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Must be able to lift weights up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work in areas where pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers are applied