Cemetery Landscape Technician l en City of Gainesville, GA

About the Department

Performs manual labor associated with the maintenance and upkeep of Alta Vista Cemetery. Performs a variety of tasks including: mowing grass; operating string trimmer; edger; chain saw; and other associated duties.

Position Duties

Cuts grass by operating a power push mower and weed eater. 

Performs or assists with any of the following:  trims hedges; rakes leaves; plants grass; cuts down dead trees; clears storm drains; edges sidewalks; plants shrubs; and collects trash and litter.

Operates a variety of hand and power tools to clear and maintain Cemetery grounds.  Tools include: blower; aerator; stand-on sprayer spreads; shovel; mattock; pry bar; and rake. 

Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.

Adjusts upright markers and flat markers as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

 Employee is subject to recall and/or mandatory overtime for emergency situations.

May be required to work overtime for non-emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Class C Driver's License preferred. If licensed, a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of department operations and procedures.

Skill in operating hand and power tools and small equipment used by department.

Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.

Other Qualifications

Supplemental Information:

The incumbent can quality for automatic promotion to Landscape Technician II if the following conditions are met:

• One year as Landscape Technician I and/or
• Ability to meet the Cemetery Landscape Technician II job specifications
• Managers recommendation

A 5% increase shall be given to employee who obtains a Class A or B CDL license.

This position is classified as safety-sensitive.   Incumbent will be subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job.   The incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.