Cemetery Sexton

at City of Independence in Independence, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Basic Function

Under direction, performs and directs the activities in the operation and maintenance of the city cemetery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Sells lots and maintains cemetery land and related records

Performs and supervises the digging and filling in of graves

Mows and waters lots and surrounding grounds

Locates graves and maintains plot map

Operates and repairs light and medium equipment

Works with the public, morticians, and monument salesmen in planning funeral arrangements

Prepares plans for future development of cemetery

Collects fees and charges

Prepares budget estimates for cemetery

Selects and recommends new employees

Performs additional duties as assigned

Qualifications 

Ability to plan, assign, instruct, and review the work of subordinates in the operation of a cemetery

Ability to operate and repair backhoe and lawn care equipment

Ability to supervise the work of others

Ability to deal courteously and sympathetically with the public

Knowledge of seeds, soils, fertilizers, trees, shrubs, and flowers

Some knowledge of accounting procedures

Education and Experience

Completion of high school or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred

Four years’ experience performing manual labor is required; seven years preferred

Special Requirements

A current Kansas driver’s license

Must be available to work nights, overtime, and weekends

Physical Requirements

Intense physical effort is required.  Individual must be able to sit, stand, walk, carry, push, pull, stoop, kneel, 

crouch, reach, grasp, speak, and listen for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions

Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, chemicals, etc. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled.

NOTE: Final applicants will be required to pass a drug screening, physical examination and background check.

SALARY RANGE: The hourly range for this position is $20.42 to $29.61, depending on experience, plus fringe benefits.