Reporting directly to the Leading Hand Cemetery Operations, you will receive daily task allocations to maintain cemetery grounds and deliver high-quality burial and cremation services. This role combines heavy machinery operation, hands-on general labouring, and compassionate public interaction within a sensitive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Excavate, dress, and backfill ground. Set up gazebos and prepare sites for services
- Operate excavators, front-end loaders, MR trucks, and perform routine maintenance on all burial equipment.
- Complete general gardening duties including mowing, brush cutting, blowing, fertilizing, and operating pole saws.
- Engage respectfully and professionally with members of the public.
Required Licenses & Tickets
- Medium Rigid (MR) Truck License
- Excavator License - LE
- Front End Loader License - LL (Highly Beneficial)
- Forklift License - LF (Highly Beneficial)
- Police Check
What We Are Looking For
- Physical capability to undertake manual handling and outdoor labouring tasks.
- Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence.
- Reliability, punctuality, and deep respect for the sensitive nature of the working environment