Cemetery Maintenance Worker II - Edmond

Cemetery Maintenance Worker II 

Listing Description
STARTING SALARY: $17.59–$19.25 (depending on experience)

ABOUT THIS POSITION: The Cemetery Maintenance Worker II performs physically demanding manual labor to maintain Gracelawn Cemetery. They also assist with burials, maintain equipment, and assist customers who may be distressed or upset. In performing their duties, they must organize their daily assignments and demonstrate sound judgement to switch priorities as needed.

Maintenance Workers do have to work after-hours pending funerals. This is also a Safety Sensitive Position.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2 years of related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
- Complete landscape and equipment maintenance
- Perform litter cleanup and other janitorial duties
- Patrol the cemetery to note tasks that need completing
- Perform burials and open, close, and set up gravesites
- Organize, prioritize, and manage daily assignments
- Switch tasks as required and requested to complete duties
- Stake memorials and settings
- Install VA markers and medallions
- Assist customers by answering questions, directing visitors, etc.

NECESSARY SKILLS: 
- Strong customer service skills
- Flexibility to adapt quickly to changes in scheduling or assignments
- Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
- Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug, physical, and audio screenings

BENEFITS: 
- Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
- Retirement plans
- Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
- Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
- Paid parental leave
- Potential for bilingual pay
- A tangible impact to the Gracelawn Cemetery, the Parks Department, and residents in the City of Edmond
- A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued


APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED. THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY MAY BE RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED. 

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes. 

(Job) Location:
Edmond, Oklahoma 

Website Address (please do not delete the http://):
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/CIT1039TCED/JobBoard/787bfc5e-9927-4b6d-8962-6a446184a1a1/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=16ba429b-8a82-42cb-9242-d8177b612687

Contact Information -

Company/Municipality Name:
City of Edmond 

Street Address
22 E Main St. 

City
Edmond 

State
Oklahoma 

Zip Code
73034 

Phone Number
405-359-4685 

Contact Job Title:
Talent Coordinator 

First Name
Samantha 

Last Name
Nelson 

Email Address
recruiting@edmondok.gov

Listing Expiration Date:
08/31/2026