Cemetery Sexton

Job Description

Position Title: Assistant Sexton

Position Summary: Responsible for performing and/or coordinating the burial of the dead and maintaining the cemetery grounds at eight diocesan cemeteries located in South Carolina, with focus on those in Charleston County.

Classification: Non-Exempt, Hourly/Full Time (40 hours per week)

Reports To: Sexton

Essential Job Functions:

Operate cemetery software to located graves for burial/visitors or to install/replace shutters, markers or monuments.
Operate cemetery equipment and vehicles including cemetery truck, backhoe, mausoleum lift, dump trailer, crane and cargo trailer.
Open and close graves, remove and replace/seal crypt or niche plates and shutters.
Assist Vault Company with set up as needed.
Provide support for funerals such as inspecting area prior to arrival and ensuring space is neat and organized, assisting with parking, and addressing needs of family members and funeral directors.
Install markers and monuments including prepping the area and installing foundations.
Maintain cemetery grounds; grass and pathways. Includes leaf pickup, mowing, weed eating, trash and debris removal, blowing, application of fertilizers and herbicides, and related functions.
Maintain landscape and gardens keeping them free of weeds, trash and debris; maintain proper mulch levels; and water and fertilize seasonally or as needed. Plant new annuals, perennials and shrubs; remove dead, dying or diseased materials seasonally or as needed.
Assist Sexton and/or Equipment and Materials Coordinator with the removal of dirt from settled graves. Install new topsoil, level graves and surrounding areas, install seed.
Perform irrigation repairs.
Clean monuments, markers, sidewalks, walls, etc.
Assist Equipment and Materials Coordinator as directed to keep garage, storage room, storage sheds, spoils yard and maintenance bathroom clean and secure.
Travel to all Diocesan Cemeteries as needed to perform job functions. Use cemetery assigned vehicle.
Other duties as assigned by Sexton or administrative personnel.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Use independent judgment at times when dealing with customers.
Work well with others or independently as the task requires.

Education Requirements/Position Qualifications: Valid SC driver's license and insurance. Experience in grounds maintenance, use of cemetery related equipment i.e. backhoe and lift amongst others, and hauling of trailers ideal but training will be provided. Detail oriented with exceptional interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: 90% outdoor, 10% indoors. Must work in all weather conditions. This position requires standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, using hands, using feet, climbing/balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, reaching above shoulders, and smelling at least 2/3 of the time. This position requires that you will lift up to 100 pounds at least 1/3 of the time.

All interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume and 4 professional references to apply@charlestondiocese.org

About the Employer

The Chancery exists to serve the mission of the Bishop of Charleston to teach, sanctify, and govern the Catholic Church in South Carolina. Led by the Bishop, the Chancery supports the clergy, religious, and lay faithful in fulfilling the Great Commission given to us by the Lord Jesus (Mt 28:16-20).