Title Maintenance Field Employee
Reporting to : The Director of the cemetery or his delegate
Summary
The Maintenance Employee participates in the landscaping and maintenance of the cemetery as well as the maintenance of the buildings. He/she is capable of using some of the machinery and equipment.
Tasks
- Mow the lawn with a lawn tractor and/or lawnmower, as well as edges with a gas-powered trimmer
- Maintain flowerbeds (pull weeds) and trim tree branches
- Maintain beautiful appearance of the grounds by cleaning up debris (dead flowers, tree branches, etc.), blowing and picking up leaves
- Empty the trash
- Ensure the maintenance of the roads (fills the holes with rocks, earth and asphalt)
- Participate in the construction of the foundations of the tombstones: dig respecting the expected size, prepare the hole for the cement. Once the foundation is ready, provide support to the service provider for the installation of the monument
- Participate in the maintenance and cleaning of the buildings, including the cleaning of the windows
- Ensure the maintenance of equipment, tools and machinery
- Perform any other related duties as requested by the supervisor
Requirements and skills desired
- High school diploma
- Experience in landscaping work or construction
- Experience using a bacho or heavy equipment is an asset
- Ability to comply with instructions
- Demonstrates rigour
- Ability to work in a team environment
- A valid driver’s license and a clear driving record
- Recent and satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check processed by the Archdiocese.
Job type
- Fixed term – full-time Monday to Friday (40 hours per week, 7:30 am to 4:00 p.m. (including a 30 min unpaid lunch break).
- Work Location , 455 ch. Montréal Rd, Ottawa, ON K1K 0V2
Salary
As per current collective agreement: $17,85/hr
How to apply
Send a cover letter and resume indicating your name and the position title in the subject line of your email roxane.gauthier@notredamecemetery.ca
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application deadline
April 14th, 2025
