Job Description

LANDSCAPE / GROUNDS & FACILITIES MAINTENANCE / GENERAL LABOUR

North Bay R.C. Cemeteries is looking for a Ground Maintenance Assistant to assist in the maintenance of St. Mary's and Holy Cross Cemetery and All Saints Mausoleum. This temporary position has the possibility of becoming a recurring full-time seasonal opportunity.

General Accountabilities

All aspects of cemetery care include interments, customer services, memorial and monument installations, and grounds maintenance. Assists or performs, as required, interments at cemetery properties.

Specific Responsibilities:

Maintain cemetery grounds and facilities (including general lawn care, cutting, trimming, re-grading, seeding, releveling markers) Operates lawn and grounds equipment including power mowers, gas line trimmers, leaf blowers, and other related power equipment. Removes debris and trash from grounds. Assists and/or performs openings and closings for interments and entombments. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Valid Ontario Class G2 Driver's Licence. Able to perform physical labour and lift and lower 50 lbs or more. Able to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions. Must be able to work with a diverse group of people and interact respectfully with cemetery visitors. Experience in gardening, landscape, and/or construction is an asset.

Work Schedule:

Two days a week and on-call as required.

Start Rate:

$17.20/hour

North Bay R.C. Cemeteries is committed to providing equitable opportunities to all applicants and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. We will provide accommodation in recruitment as needed. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We appreciated your interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.20 per hour

Experience:

landscaping: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person