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CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Maintenance Worker III – Cemetery
Department: Parks & Recrea�on
Division: Cemetery
Supervisor: Cemetery Supervisor
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 8
Job Number: 0807
Job Summary
Under general direc�on, leads and par�cipates in all phases of cemetery opera�ons and
maintenance. Maintains cemetery grounds, equipment and other assigned public areas.
Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Maintains cemetery grounds and other assigned areas including construc�on, cement
work, plumbing, electrical work and carpentry.
• Repairs, modifies and maintains equipment, small tractors and atachments, gas
powered lawn mowers, cord trimmers, edgers and chain saws.
• Orders parts and supplies to fix equipment.
• Works on special projects such as Avenue of Flags to include receiving dona�ons,
ordering materials, installing and maintaining records.
• Operates light and heavy trucks and tractors with a variety of atachments.
• Removes snow and ice and distributes salt and sand on cemetery roads, sidewalks and
several other bridges and walks in assigned areas.
• Leads and trains employees in work assignments.
• Shows and sells burial spaces. assists in loca�ng burial spaces and preparing drawings of
exis�ng lots.
• Arranges funeral set up of tents, chairs and related equipment.
• Receives funeral service informa�on from funeral directors or family members and
answers inquiries regarding general funeral services opera�ons.
• Maintains records of equipment and maintenance ac�vity.
• Assists in obtaining quotes for new equipment and tools for annual budget.
• Responds to storm call-ins and other emergencies.
• Oversees cemetery responsibili�es when Cemetery Supervisor is absent.
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs other du�es as assigned.
Updated: March 2024
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related
experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in
grounds maintenance.
• Forkli� and backhoe cer�fica�on must be obtained by end of proba�onary period. Valid
State of Iowa driver’s license with sa�sfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age.
Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related
experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruc�ons furnished in
writen, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situa�ons.
• Ability to maintain daily records and prepare writen reports.
• Ability to perform basic mathema�cal calcula�ons and measurements.
• Ability to read and interpret maps and technical manuals, safety rules, opera�ng and
maintenance instruc�ons, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to speak effec�vely before groups of customers or employees of organiza�on.
• Ability to work with customers who are upset and emo�onal.
• Knowledge of cemetery rules and regula�ons.
• Knowledge of general construc�on methods including basic carpentry, plumbing and
electrical construc�on, and landscaping.
• Knowledge of turf and ground maintenance.
• Skill in opera�ng and maintaining heavy and light equipment used in cemetery
maintenance.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook).
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
Updated: March 2024
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee
regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving
mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee
is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen,
insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves
more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure
to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recrea�on Director (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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Updated: March 2024