Definition
Administrative, supervisory and manual work in the
planning, operation, and maintenance of parks, recreation
and cemetery areas; all other related work, as required.
Supervision
Works under the general direction of the Director of
Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery. Performs responsible
duties following departmental rules, regulations and
policies, requiring the ability to plan and perform
operations to complete assigned tasks according to a
prescribed time schedule; performance of duties requires
independent judgment in establishing procedures and
directing subordinates; policy and budgetary matters
are referred to the Director.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises full-time and part-time/seasonal employees.
Work Environment
Most work is performed outdoors, with exposure to adverse
weather conditions, loud noise and hazards associated
with heavy equipment and toxic or caustic chemicals;
some work is performed in the office. The workload is
subject to seasonal, weather-related and other fluctuations.
The employee is regularly required to work on weekends
and responds to emergency situations.
The employee operates standard office equipment and
a wide variety of equipment, including power, pneumatic
and hand tools, various classes of motor vehicles, welding
tools and various special and heavy construction and
maintenance equipment.
The employee has regular contact with the general public,
sometimes under stressful conditions, and other town
departments, vendors, contractors, funeral directors,
and community groups to obtain and provide information.
Contact is in person or by telephone and requires discretion
and resourcefulness to achieve desired objectives.
The employee has access to collective bargaining negotiations,
bid documents, and confidential cemetery records.
Errors are immediately detected but could result in
delay of services, damage to equipment, monetary loss,
injury to self and to others, and have legal repercussions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended
only as illustrations of the various types of work that
may be performed. The omission of specific statements
of duties does not exclude them from the position if
the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment
to the position.
Responsible for the daily operation of municipal parks
& recreation areas and cemeteries.
Supervises work crew and participates in the maintenance
of structures, grounds and equipment, including landscaping
work, snow plowing and general maintenance; schedules
work assignments; maintains records related to maintenance.
Trains personnel; enforces safety regulations and monitors
work performance; requisitions supplies and equipment.
Performs inspections of facilities; schedules emergency
repairs and regular maintenance.
Responsible for the sale of cemetery lots; maintains
complete and accurate records of sales and interments.
Lays out graves and lots; sets up new sections by measuring
and installing metal corner bounds for each lot; creates
maps of sections.
Locates, prepares and digs graves; operates backhoe/loader;
directs work crews; locates foundations for headstones.
Supervises work crew and participates in the maintenance
of the cemetery, including landscaping work, snow plowing
and general maintenance; schedules work assignments;
maintains records related to maintenance.
Lays out water lines and installs faucets and storm
drains.
Maintains equipment and vehicles; ensures that tools
and equipment are properly serviced and maintained;
orders necessary parts and schedules repairs.
Attends professional seminars and workshops.
Performs similar or related work as required, or as
situation dictates.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
High school diploma; technical training in equipment
and grounds maintenance; five years of experience in
landscaping, turf management, or a related field; supervisory
experience; or an equivalent combination of education
and experience. Experience with cemetery operations
preferred.
Additional Requirements
Valid Massachusetts Class B CDL
Valid Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer's license, Class
2B
Valid Pesticide Applicator license
CORI Certified
Knowledge, Ability and Skill
Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment
and tools used in the maintenance of parks and playing
fields. Knowledge of landscaping and turf management
methods, techniques and materials and pesticide application
and storage.
Ability to guide, direct and motivate assigned employees.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in
writing. Ability to conduct soil analysis.
Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment
and tools used in the maintenance of cemeteries. Knowledge
of landscaping methods, techniques and materials.
Familiarity with state and local laws and bylaws affecting
cemetery operations and ownership of cemetery plots.
Ability to interact tactfully and sympathetically with
people in emotionally stressful situations.
Ability to operate and maintain various equipment used
in cemetery & park maintenance and repair.
Skill in the operation and repair of all required tools
and equipment. Record keeping skills. Supervisory skills.
Customer service skills.
Physical Requirements
Moderate to strenuous physical effort is required to
perform duties. The employee is frequently required
to stand, walk, speak and hear, use hands to operate
equipment, reach, stoop, and climb. The employee is
required to lift, move, and/or push equipment weighing
up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include the ability
to read routine and complex documents, use a computer
and operate motor vehicles and other equipment.
Salary Range: $41,000 to $48,000.
Applications
Submit resume, copies of current license, CORI form
to Parks & Cemetery Director, 100 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury,
Ma 01545. Deadline is October 3rd, 2005. The Town of
Shrewsbury is an EEO/AA employer.
Town of Shrewsbury Parks & Cemetery Department
responsible for:
- Brand new 23 acre Shrewsbury High School athletic
complex
- Donahue Rowing Center
- 75 acre Dean Park
- Mountain View Cemetery
- 2 State Boat ramps
- 2 Middle Schools
- Town Common
- Many more parks and elementary schools.
Other Facts
Shrewsbury has a population of 33,000 residents. Average
of 140 burials per year in Mountain View Cemetery. Community
Sports leagues: Little League, Soccer, Pop Warner, Babe
Ruth, Girls & Boys Lacrosse, and Adult Softball
leagues.
This job description does not constitute an employment
agreement between the employer and employee, and is
subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the
employer and requirements of the job change.
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