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Position Title:

Cemetery Laborer (Seasonal)

Job Posting Closing Date:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

(Applications will be considered in the order they are received.)

Provo Parks & Recreations is looking for seasonal laborers to work in the Cemetery.

Provo Parks & Recreation is one of a handful of premier parks & recreation departments in the United States. It received the National Gold Medal Award as the nation's top-ranked parks & recreation agency for 2021 and was recently named “Best of Utah.” The Department is also CAPRA accredited, an honor claimed by only a couple of hundred parks & recreation agencies out of 10,000 nationally. All these highest-level services and accomplishments are a hallmark of our world-class team members. If this sounds like your ideal workplace, we invite you to apply.

Job Details

Application Review Process: This position is open until filled and will be closed when sufficient, qualified applications to proceed with a competitive selection process have been received. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration.

Pay Rate: $13.00 - $18.00 hourly (depending on qualifications)

Essential Duties:

• Mow grounds by hand or with power mowers.

• Use power string trimmers.

• Install and maintain sprinkler systems, including affixing and setting sprinkler heads.

• Assist in maintaining shrubs and flower beds.

• Perform general construction and maintenance work on buildings in the cemetery, itself, including plumbing and painting; operate heavy equipment, such as trucks and specialized cemetery maintenance equipment.

• Use various hand and power tools in performance of heavy manual labor.

• Maintain tools and equipment and perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Any training or experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the work.

• Applicant must have the following: physical strength and agility to perform the work, ability to follow directions and communicate with the public in a courteous manner, and a knowledge of the safe use of hand tools and equipment required by the position.

Hours/Duration of Position: Monday - Friday and occasionally on Saturdays. Hours vary from approximately 40 hours per week during the summer to 20 hours per week during the other seasons. Exact schedule will be discussed in the interview and schedule is subject to change. The duration of the positions is through October 2024, depending upon department need.

Physical/Environmental Factors: Applicant will be required to work in adverse weather conditions and high noise levels; and perform the following: bending; carrying; lifting heavy objects; loading; and digging trenches, holes, and other excavations.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to appointment, applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Position Type:

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Scheduled Hours:

40

It is the policy of Provo City to select, develop, and promote employees based on their ability and job performance. It has been, and shall continue to be, the policy of the City to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer/employee relations without regard to race; color; religion; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related condition; age; national origin; disability; sexual orientation; or gender identity. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee's compensation; benefits; terms and conditions of employment; and opportunities for promotion, training and development, transfer, and other privileges of employment. It has been, and shall continue to be, the City's policy to maintain a working environment free of discrimination and intimidation. It is further the policy of the City to comply in good faith with applicable local, state, and federal statutes concerning Equal Employment Opportunity.

Employment with Provo City offers a variety of opportunities to start and grow an exciting career serving your community, including in public safety, utility services, leisure services, administration, and other areas. Opportunities are always available, so apply today to be a part of Provo’s team!