Employment

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, located in Royal Palm Beach, FL is searching for full time Seasonal Temporary Employment - Cemetery Maintenance Services.  This position is not benefits eligible or leave time eligible. This position is at-will and either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or advance notice.

The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese also offers a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees.  Information on our retirement program can be found here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Maintains property grounds and structures including landscaping, irrigation, water features, monuments, grave markers and statuary in a cost-efficient manner.
• Learn from the Cemetery Forman and/or Administration how to carry out up-to-date practices and techniques of full body ground burials, entombments and the interment of cremated remains in a variety of placements.
• Maintains cemetery machinery, equipment, resources and supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for cemetery personnel and visitors.
• Completion in a timely manner of all tasks, special seasonal projects and assignments as directed and assigned.
• Compliance with OSHA and other applicable safety regulations and rules.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Landscaping, Laboring and / or Cemetery work.
• Mechanical, laboring and maintenance experience required
• Ability to work effectively with cemetery employees, diocesan employees, department heads, cemetery clients and the public.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and make appropriate, responsible decisions.
• Ability to respect confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good business judgment.
• Occasional extended work hours throughout the week, on holidays and weekends as required.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred, for communication orally and in writing.
• Exhibits strong Christian values in the performance of job functions.
• A keen sense of compassion for those in grief and in need

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs., while following proper safety and lifting procedures.
• Standing and walking on uneven surfaces.
• Climb ladders, mechanical lifts and use scaffolds.
• Bend, stoop, squat, lean, reach, crawl, stretch and stand for long periods of time
• Work involves exposure to the weather, extreme temperatures, noise and potential hazards.

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this seasonal job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

To apply, download and complete the Employment Application and submit along with your resume, salary requirements and list of references to the attention of Dan Lewis, Cemetery Administrator at dlewis@diocesepb.org