Job Posting
Cemetery Sexton
Position: Cemetery Sexton
Reports To: Tribal Veteran’s Service Officer
Department: Veterans Tribal Services
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Job Purpose:
Under limited supervision, oversees and participates in the general upkeep and maintenance of the Seminole Nation cemeteries, provides consolation and consultation services to the bereaved; and performs related duties as assigned.
Job Duties:
• Responsible for supervising the opening and closing of graves.
• Responsible for placement of grave foundation, leveling and seeding all graves.
• Completes the location, opening and closing of gravesites and construction of marker foundations.
• Maintains the Cemetery grounds by cutting the grass/vegetation and trimming around stones and markers.
• Operates and directs operation of a full range of vehicles, equipment and tools used in cemetery maintenance and grave openings and closings.
• Will be required to operate light to medium equipment, such as backhoes and trucks.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment and tools including cleaning, greasing, and oiling.
• Inspects cemetery grounds and facilities to determine maintenance needs and assure compliance with standards.
• Assist the public in locating gravesites, purchasing lots, coordinating process with funeral directors, monument companies and cemetery policies.
• Maintains burial permits and other cemetery records and assists the public with research requests. Responds to complaints or inquiries from the public.
• Keep record off all expenditures and track cemetery budget.
• Lays out burial plots according to maps.
• Attends Committees meetings as necessary or directed.
• Work with contractors and other vendors.
• May be required to assist with snow removal and other seasonal maintenance task.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, materials and equipment used in cemetery grounds and facilities maintenance
• Must be able to work varied hours and on weekends.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Must have the ability to reasonably respond to instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures, principles, and practices.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Skill in utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
• Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
• Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Skills in operating machinery such as backhoe, bobcat, excavators and general lawn maintenance equipment.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and ability to pull a trailer.
• Skill in performing basic maintenance tasks on assigned equipment, buildings, and facilities.
• Ability to critically assess situations and solve problems, and to work effectively under stress, within deadlines and changes in work priorities.
• Ability to work in all kinds of weather.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
Work Environment:
• Work is performed in a typical outdoor environment in extreme or inclement weather.
• Noise level is usually loud to extremely loud.
Physical Demands:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform heavy manual labor and is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear; and view work objects. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects of very heavy weight.
• Position requires frequent lifting of 25 lbs. or more.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold and wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, confined spaces. The employee may be occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk or electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can range from moderate to extremely loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to work on weekends as needed for burials.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• One to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination or education and experience.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license with ability to meet Seminole Nation liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
• Must be able to pass background check, with no prior convictions and/or felonies.
• Must be able to comply with the Seminole Nation Drug Free Workplace policies.
Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Closing Date: 06/17/2025 |
