• Graduation from high school or its equivalent; and
• Thirty (30) months of responsible ground maintenance and repair work at a highly skilled level.

• Possession of an appropriate, valid California Class C driver’s license is required.
• Possession of a California Department of Food and Agriculture Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) in categories B, C, and F is required prior to completion of the probationary period.

Incumbents shall be required to obtain and maintain the above requirements for the duration of employment and any other license(s) and/or certificate(s) that may be required by future regulation for the performance of the job duties.

Each position in this classification may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed.

• Performs normal grounds maintenance duties, including operation of backhoes, dump trucks, bucket trucks, mowers, trimmers, front-end loaders, air compressors and other related equipment
• Backfills, packs and sows grass seed on new or sunken graves
• Inspects the cemetery roads and garden spots for damage and takes remedial action
• Uses a computer to schedule and operate radio controlled irrigation system
• Supervises and participates in the daily work of a group of skilled and unskilled workers engaged in cemetery maintenance and construction
• Supervises and participates in the fertilizing, watering, spraying, weeding, mulching, mowing, and repairing of the City Cemetery
• Supervises and participates in the cultivation of lawns, and the planting, pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs 
• Supervises and participates in the installation, maintenance and repair of sprinklers and broken water lines
• Supervises and participates in the opening and filling of new and old graves
• Directs and participates in the maintenance of new landscaped areas in the City Cemetery and the refurbishing of old areas
• Assists in the issuance of equipment from the warehouse in the City Cemetery
• Supervises other cemetery workers involved in assisting the public in locating and purchasing of grave sites
• Assists with training staff in proper operation of associated equipment
• Assists in scheduling work for crews depending on work priorities, crew and equipment availability, and weather conditions
• Monitors and assists in project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and schedules are maintained
• Inspects completed work to ensure conformance to specifications, standards, and contract requirements
• Coordinates and arranges necessary tools, materials, and facilities needed for burials to verify that sufficient supplies are available and items are in usable condition.
• Investigates work-related complaints to verify problems and determine possible responses.
• May act as a relief counselor during supervisor's absence
• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs related duties as required

• Federal and State laws, and City policies and procedures relating to cemetery operation and interment
• Methods, materials, safety practices and equipment used in cemetery maintenance and operation
• Cemetery rules and regulations involving interring and disposing of human remains
• Techniques and practices of planting, including planting, fertilizing, watering, spraying, weeding, mulching, mowing, pruning, trimming, maintaining, and repairing of trees, shrubs, flowers, and plants
• Horticulture and pest management
• The operation and preventative maintenance of medium and semi-complex construction and planting equipment including computerized systems
• Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards
• Supervisory techniques and practices, including scheduling, organizing, coordinating, training and evaluating employees
• Computer programs including Word, Excel and computerized irrigation systems
• Basic mathematic principles

• Install, maintain and repair sprinklers and broken water lines
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff in grounds maintenance work
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet strict deadlines
• Schedule and delegate cemetery duties to crew based on ability and availability
• Manage inventory to ensure sufficient tools and materials are in place for usage
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public
• Interact tactfully and courteously with the public to answer policy and procedural questions relating to cemetery operations, interment, and related services
• Remain composed and maintain a professional demeanor while working with grieving families
• Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Provide clear oral direction
• Exert 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force regularly to move objects
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Perform work indoors and outdoors throughout the year
• Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties

Supervises Cemetery Worker I & II and other personnel assigned to grounds maintenance duties in the City Cemetery.

Works under the direction of the Cemetery Operations Superintendent.

• May be required to work odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and in emergency situations and to be available on an “on-call” basis as assigned.
• Incumbents of this classification may be required to work shift work, weekends and unusual hours in emergency situations.

Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.