Maintenance Worker - Cemetery

Maintenance Worker - Cemetery

Salary

$24.34 - $31.49 Hourly

Location

Grand Island, NE

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

4040-0826

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Cemetery

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
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Description

Perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of the City cemetery.

Essential Functions

Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.

Operate maintenance equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowers, backhoe and loaders for a variety of maintenance operations in the assigned area of responsibility; assist in snow removal activities.

Utilize a variety of hand and power tools; assist in routine maintenance of such equipment.

Perform routine preventive maintenance on tools and equipment as assigned.

Utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed.

Perform maintenance duties of cemetery buildings.

Perform basic plumbing duties on the cemetery water systems.

Perform basic carpentry work and painting for building and maintaining cemetery facilities and equipment.

Open and close graves as necessary; assist in funeral preparations; assist public in locating graves.

Perform a variety of duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of cemeterys irrigation systems.

Water, mow, weed, trim, sod, renovate and fertilize lawns; prune trees and shrubs; plant trees, flowers and shrubs; trim trees.

May assist in other sections of the Department as necessary.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Methods, techniques, and procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

Traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in truck and equipment operations.

Purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, equipment, power tools and hand tools including motorized pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

Uses and purposes of general maintenance tools and equipment.

Proper safety precautions related to all work performed.

Ability to:

Perform tasks in a variety of operation and maintenance activities.

Perform difficult manual labor tasks including lifting heavy weights, stooping, bending and twisting.

Interpret Cemetery records and maps regarding the location and layout of various cemetery lots.

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Provide functional and technical supervision to less experienced personnel.

Work effectively in the absence of close supervision.

Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools and other equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.

Assist in the training and supervision of others in the safe operation of equipment and performance of functions.

Supplemental Information

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One to two years of experience comparable to that of maintenance positions within the described work areas.

Training:

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certification:

Employee must possess a valid driver's license and maintain insurability as determined by the City's insurance carrier. Click here to view our driver eligibility requirements.

Working Hours:

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Salary:

Position will start at the entry level of the Citys salary table. Consideration may be given if experience exceeds entry level qualifications.

Other:

Candidates are subject to a background check.

Rates Effective January 1, 2026 and are subject to change.

This is a general guide for the purpose of informing all new employees of benefits. Coverage for all benefits, with the exception of the retirement savings plan, is effective the first of the month following one full calendar month of full time employment. Payroll deduction will begin in the month prior to the effective date of coverage. The retirement savings plan is effective on the first day of employment.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage provided to the employee and dependents. There are two options: a Qualified High Deductible Plan with an HSA, or a Traditional PPO plan. If your spouse is eligible for coverage on their employers group health plan, spousal coverage with the City is not available.

The semi-monthly premiums for the High Deductible Plan: ($3400/$5900 deductible)

• Employee only $ 29.78
• Employee 2/4 $ 85.22
• Employee and Family $173.97

The semi-monthly premiums for the Traditional PPO Plan: ($1000/$2000 deductible)

• Employee only $121.30
• Employee 2/4 $228.04
• Employee and Family $354.94

DENTAL INSURANCE: Delta Dental coverage provided to employees and dependents. The employee is responsible for a portion of the premium. $5.31 for Single, $10.49 for Emp. 2/4 or $21.78 for Family semi-monthly.

VISION INSURANCE: EyeMed Vision coverage is available to employees and dependents. The employee is responsible for the full premium. Employee only - $7.09; Employee/Spouse - $13.88; Employee/Children - $14.61; Family - $21.48. All rates are monthly payroll deductions.

LIFE INSURANCE: Securian/Ochs Life Insurance coverage provided for employees ($50,000), spouse ($10,000), and dependents ($5,000 each), with premiums paid by the City. Supplemental life insurance is available for employees and dependents through payroll deduction.

RETIREMENT PLAN: Mandatory Ameritas Retirement Plan - 6.5% of gross earnings matched by the City. Effective on date of employment. Four year vesting schedule. Voluntary after-tax contributions up to 10% - not matched by City.

DEFERRED COMP: Five optional Deferred Compensation Plans which allow pre-tax contributions up to $23,500/year.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY: CIGNA - LTD provided for employee. Pays a portion (60%, maximum of $8500 per month) of employees salary should he/she becomes disabled.

CAFETERIA/125 PLAN: Optional participation by the employee. Can be used for medical expenses, non-employer sponsored premiums and/or dependent daycare.

PAID VACATION: Vacation leave is earned and accrued in bi-weekly increments. Upon completion of the 6-month introductory period an employee is eligible to take 40 hours of vacation time. The employee will accrue an additional 40 hours in the first 6 months following the introductory period. (80 hours in year 2 - 4; 103 hours in years 5 - 6; 124 hours in years 7 - 8; 128 hours in years 9 - 10; 144 hours in years 11 - 12; 152 hours in year 13; 160 hours in years 14 - 9; 183 hours in years 20 - 24; and 196 hours in year 25 and thereafter.)

PAID HOLIDAYS: Nine paid holidays and threepersonal holidays.

MEDICAL LEAVE: Accrual of 8 hours for each full calendar month of service cumulative to 1,339 hours.

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The information provided to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with the employment application to determine whether candidates meet the qualification requirements and/or the final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.

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Please detail any relevant education, experience or training to this position.

03

I understand I must maintain a valid drivers license and maintain insurability as determined by the Citys insurance carrier.

• I understand the requirement.

04

Have you had any minor or major driving violations within the last 3 years. Please review to the job posting for the list of guidelines under the license and certification section.

• Yes
• No

05

The hours for this position are Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Will these hours work with your schedule?

• Yes
• No

06

Candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-employment/post-offer physical and drug screen. Do you understand the requirement?

• I understand the requirement.
• I do not understand the requirement.

Required Question

Employer City of Grand Island

Address 100 East 1st Street

P O Box 1968

Grand Island, Nebraska, 68801

Phone 308-389-0190

Website http://www.grand-island.com/jobs