Seasonal Cemetery Caretaker Assistant

Seasonal Vacancy Announcement 

We are accepting applications for: Cemetery Caretaker Assistant
Date Posted: March 05, 2025
First review of applications: April 04, 2025
Closing Date: April 28, 2025

About the Position and Department: The Cemetery Caretaker Assistant is under the direct supervision of the Cemetery Caretaker for our Cemetery department. This is a full-time seasonal position. This department is responsible for general grounds maintenance at multiple cemeteries located throughout our County.

Position Overview: This position performs a variety of maintenance tasks including but not limited to mowing, weed eating, and removing debris at various cemeteries. Completes general maintenance and repair on mowers and similar equipment. May assist in planting or trimming trees. Performs extensive outside manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. 

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Required Education and Experience: Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age to operate power tools. 

Preferred Education and Experience: Previous experience with grounds and/or general maintenance is preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Must possess a valid Driver License. This position will use County owned vehicles and/or equipment and is subject to a motor vehicle driving history review.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

How to Apply: Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at www.falloncountymt.gov. You may submit your application online on our website; or via mail to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana, 59313; or email to [email protected]; or stop by the Human Resources office in the Courthouse. Questions may be directed to Chanse Hoenke 406-740-1240 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164.  

Fallon County Job Description

Fallon County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Human Resources.

Job Overview
This position performs a variety of maintenance tasks at multiple cemeteries including but not limited to mowing, weed eating, and removing debris at various cemeteries located throughout our County. Completes general maintenance and repair on mowers and similar equipment. May assist in planting or trimming trees. Performs extensive outside manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. 

The following essential functions are representative of typical work performed but is not necessarily limited to these specific tasks/areas.

Essential Functions
Grounds Maintenance – Performs extensive mowing and weed eating utilizing variety of equipment including but not limited to tractor mower and weed eaters. Trims trees in and around cemeteries. Picks up and removes debris. Requires extensive walking, lifting, pushing, and bending.   

Equipment Maintenance – Performs regular maintenance on mowers and weed eaters, including checking and/or changing oil, tire pressure and lubrication needs. Cleans equipment; cleans and organizes equipment storage buildings.

Competencies
The knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics to perform this work include but are not necessarily limited to:  Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Initiative, Mechanical and Oral & Written Expression: This position requires knowledge of routine manual labor including use of shovels, lawn mowers, weed eaters, and other tools as provided to complete a sundry of maintenance and cleaning tasks at various cemeteries. Knowledge of basic tools including purpose, repair, and maintenance. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Resolve questions or concerns with courtesy and respect. Willingness to work beyond routine and scheduled hours. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. 

Safety
Safety is a primary duty and a personal responsibility. County employees are responsible for reading, understanding and following safety rules and procedures as identified within County Policy, our Safety Program as well as at each department/work location/JSA. This position is responsible for wearing PPE as identified in the JSA or when working in areas where there is danger of injury. Responsible for wearing suitable work clothes as determined by the Seasonal Cemetery Caretaker. Reports all injuries, hazards and/or near misses utilizing established reporting forms and procedures. Knows the location of first aid kits, fire extinguishers and other safety devices. Attend all safety meetings including annual training. This position will not perform potentially hazardous tasks or use any hazardous material until properly trained.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
This position performs work throughout various cemeteries in Fallon County in a variety of weather conditions including but not limited to heat, sun, wind, and rain.  Exposed to a variety of grasses, weeds, trees, shrubs, flowers, and other sources of pollen.

Required Education and Experience
Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age to operate power tools. 

Preferred Education and Experience
Previous experience with grounds and/or general maintenance is preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Must possess a valid Driver License. This position will use County owned vehicles and/or equipment and is subject to a motor vehicle driving history review.

Compensation
The starting wage for this position is $15.00 per hour.  Experienced and returning seasonal crew hands will be paid on the following schedule:
                        2^nd Year: $16.50 per hour
                        3^rd Year: $18.00 per hour

Hours of Work
This seasonal position typically works forty (40) hours per week, May through the end of the season (typically end of September), with flexibility for this time period. Schedule is dependent upon growth season and weather. If the needs of the department result in overtime (in excess of forty (40) hours per week), will be compensated at time and a half.

Required work attire includes safety-toed boots (no tennis shoes), pants/jeans (no shorts). This position will be eligible to receive up to two hundred dollars ($200.00) reimbursement annually for the purchase of the required safety-toed footwear.

Physical and Environmental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk on uneven surfaces, sit, bend, and reach with hands and arms. May be required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities include close and distant vision. Must utilize required personal protective equipment such as but not limited to safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, and ear plugs/muffs.