As a Labourer II, you will ensure proper maintenance and beautification of municipal cemeteries and traditional burial grounds while providing exceptional customer service to patrons and guests.
Your ability to work with minimal supervision in a changing, sensitive environment will contribute to the success of City service delivery and operational goals.
What you will do:
Interact with the public in a professional manner, especially in sensitive situations
Accommodate various cultural group traditions including pall bearing for casket services
Operate and complete minor maintenance on equipment
Operate hand tools such as planners, power saw/drills and bull float
Dig and locate graves, make frames, mix concrete and install stones
Read surveyed grades and design blueprints, ensuring accurate locating of construction points
Perform interments and disinterments which include the removing, handling and transporting of human remains
Construct forms, mix concrete, install grave markers and fine finish edges around grave markers
Locate grave locations without clear reference points in surveyed and unsurveyed cemeteries
Assist the Turf and Horticulture Team with maintenance and beautification of cemetery properties
Perform related work as required
Completion of Grade 10, High School Diploma is preferred
1 year labour experience including maintenance, landscaping, concrete work, or groundskeeping duties, in cemeteries, parks or a similar work environment
Assets:
Previous customer service experience in a field operations setting
Knowledge of cemetery interment procedures and of various cultural/religious beliefs and traditions
Heavy Equipment Certificates/working knowledge (Skid Steer, Backhoe, etc)
Current Intermediate First Aid, CPR, and AED Certificates
Skills required for success:
Demonstrated ability to interact with the public in a professional manner, especially in sensitive situations
Ability to safely operate equipment and vehicles within confined spaces
Physically able to perform the assigned tasks and duties of the position, including manual labour and the use of simple hand/or power tools and light motor vehicles for long periods of time in various weather and environmental conditions
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, organization, time management and prioritization skills required
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
Valid Class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver’s permit is a requirement of this position
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits .
1 permanent, full-time position
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Sunday to Saturday which includes a monthly weekend (Saturday/Sunday) rotation.
This position is subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work schedule. The primary schedule is Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30pm. Evening and weekend work will be required to support operational needs.
Salary: $24.935 - $33.208 Hourly
Talent Acquisition Consultant: DM/MM
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
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