Grounds Foreman

JOB TITLE

Albany Rural Cemetery Grounds Foreman

Albany Rural Cemetery
, 68 Cemetery Avenue, Menands, NY 12204

General Manager

Full Time (40 hours a week). Work Week - Monday - Friday, weekends as necessary. Pay:
Hourly/Non-Exempt. Starting at $24.00 per hour
, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The cemetery is seeking a motivated individual for a full-time, hourly non-exempt position of Grounds Foreman. Candidates are required to work within multiple areas of the day-to-day Cemetery operation areas contributing to the functioning, upkeep and overall preservation of the Cemetery and its history. The Grounds Foreman’s areas of responsibility principally include the upkeep of the cemetery's grounds, and internment preparation and operations.

Under the direction of the Albany Rural Cemetery Grounds Superintendent, this is a technical and administrative staff position which entails the overall responsibility for review and development of all maintenance and preventative programs including maintenance, repair, and service work on all structures and grounds. The Grounds Foreman is expected to provide technical expertise regarding grounds related maintenance. Duties are performed under the General Manager's and Grounds Superintendent's supervision, with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in accordance with Cemetery policies and procedures.

The Foreman ensures the workforce is scheduled and fully assigned to complete all work scheduled each day. The Foreman is responsible to know what work needs to be done and that the work is prioritized appropriately for the day-to-day flow of work, ensuring that each member of the Grounds Operations team is fully utilized. They must oversee the work being done to be sure it is done properly and safely and that the team is focused on their assignments as expected maintaining the highest standard of customer service for the cemetery, and excellent communication skills in transacting with clients, the public, and all team members of the Cemetery.

The Foreman is also responsible to ensure discipline is fairly applied as needed to address performance and attendance issues.

This position requires the oversight and presence of all cemetery operations including, but not limited to the coordination of burials, interments, inurnments, and operations. The Foreman, under the direction of the Grounds Superintendent, will assist in meeting the Cemetery's strategic plan and replacement plans and procurement for Cemetery assets and equipment. The Foreman will also assist in lot boundary discovery with the General Manager and Grounds Superintendent for lot sales within the Cemetery.

The Foreman is required to be trained on and be prepared to operate all cemetery equipment including excavating equipment and crematory retorts.

TYPICAL WORK

ACTIVITIES:

(Illustrative Only)

• Direct and actively supervises the maintenance and repairs, cleaning and overall upkeep of select facilities and grounds.
• Directs, schedules, and actively supervises assigned staff in the safe and efficient operations maintenance of Cemetery grounds.
• Required to be present for all projects being carried out on cemetery property. Your expertise and oversight are invaluable in ensuring that each project meets our cemetery standards for quality, safety, and aesthetic integrity.
• Performs routine inspections grounds, thus ensuring a safe, efficient, and economical operation.
• Prepares cost estimates for required repair on equipment, and grounds repair projects.
• Offers recommendations to the Grounds Superintendent and General Manager on maintenance, construction, and repair needs.
• Establishes, directs, and supervises the ground repair, maintenance, and operation programs.
• Maintains records of time and material expended, supplies inventory.
• Inspects the work of outside contractors doing work in connection with maintenance and improvement of cemetery grounds and recommends acceptance or rejection.
• Enters and retrieves information in various automated information systems including MS Office, PAYCHEX, SharePoint, and applicable Cemetery Inventory Management Systems.
• Provides…