BOUND BROOK CEMETERY GROUNDS ASSISTANT
Purpose
To assist the Superintendent with cemetery operations and maintenance of the cemetery property.
Accountability
Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent is accountable to the Head of Staff of Bound Brook Presbyterian Church.
Responsibilities
Perform operations and maintenance tasks as directed by the Superintendent or in his absence including the following.
Maintenance of cemetery grounds
•Monitor the grounds to pick up fallen branches and address safety hazards.
•Fill in sunken plots, water new plantings and seed areas as needed.
•Collect trash and deposit in dumpster; set out recycling.
•Maintain the water network, faucets and well system.
•Remove snow from the sidewalks and apply salt.
•Cut the lawn in the baby and cremains sections.
•Observe that lawn maintenance contractors perform their tasks.
•Watch that visitors observe public health and safety practices (no dogs).
Handle Interments as needed:
•For cremated remains (cremains) and infant burials, dig the grave by hand.
•For niche interments, remove and later replace the niche panels.
•Locate and mark the interment site; prepare site for vault installation.
•Schedule the excavator (gravedigger) to open the grave on the day before or morning of a full burial. Assist the vault crew, with help from the excavator, to install the vault before the scheduled service.
•Set out the chairs and grave covering and push tent to the location.
•Cover the excavated dirt and set up the lowering device with help from the vault crew.
•Receive the burial permit and proof of payment to the cemetery from the funeral home representative prior to burial in the absence of the Superintendent.
•Lead the funeral procession to the site.
- Assist with transportation of the casket by carrying it manually or using the casket cart.
•With the funeral home representative and the crew, place the casket on the mechanism for dropping the casket.
•Drop the casket, assisted by the vault crew.
•After the service, supervise the grave closing and tamp the grave manually.
•Install foot markers such as the veteran markers.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 18 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- On call
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Bound Brook, NJ 08805: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person