Town of Warwick Job Description Job Title: Cemetery Grounds Trimmer Reports To: Cemetery Commission Hours: Part-time 4 to 5 hours on average per week during growing season Duration: One season appointment with renewal at Commission discretion, position is classified as temporary part time. Compensation: $11.25 per hour Position Summary Laborer position for the purpose of trimming the cemetery grounds where mower cannot reach. The Cemetery Grounds Trimmer is hired by the Cemetery Commission and serves under their general direction with immediate supervision provided by Cemetery Grounds Mower. Essential Duties Trims around stones, trees, plantings, etc where mower unable to readily reach using gas powered string trimmer, hand clippers, and/or other appropriate trimming tools. Maintains trimming tools in good working condition. Rakes leaves and picks up branches and debris as needed or directed. Assists in chipping brush as needed. Fills and re-grades low areas with loam; seeds, mulches, and waters affected areas as directed and time allows. Keeps hearse house clean and orderly. Shows consideration and courtesy to visitors in operation of equipment and noise. Performs other labor duties as needed when so directed. Supervisory Responsibilities None Education, Experience and License Requirements Must be at least 16 years of age; no education, experience or licenses required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills General knowledge of the tools, techniques, equipment, and procedures used in trimming equipment operation, repair and maintenance including proper gas and oil mixtures. Ability to operate and maintain trimming equipment. Ability to follow instructions, work in an efficient manner, and avoid all damage to gravestones, plantings, fixtures, and equipment. Physical Demands Work Environment Work is performed outdoors or in the shop with exposure to heat, cold, dust, loud noise, exhaust emissions, and insects. Work often involves foot travel on uneven terrain and in conditions with exposure to the hazards associated with working with equipment. Operator to use personal protective equipment including ear and eye protection as appropriate. Operation of power equipment entails inherent risk. Employee shall follow standard best practices and exercise due caution when operating equipment. Employee must wear appropriate clothing as directed. ADA Special Requirements The abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Ability Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, twist, squat, crouch, crawl, and kneel. Frequently required use of hands to finger; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaches with hands and arms. Frequent moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform related fieldwork. Ability to traverse rough or uneven territory. Tasks may involve some lifting. carrying, pushing and / or pulling objects and materials of moderate to heavy weight (25-50 pounds). Sensory Requirements Must be able to communicate orally. Must be able to hear normal sounds, distinguish sound as voice patterns and communicate. Must be able to perceive and discriminate between visual cues and signals. Vision at or correctable to normal ranges. Environmental Factors Essential functions are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental and site conditions. Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity The Town of Warwick is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Town. Summary The duties listed above 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. The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Town and the employee and is subject to change by the Town as the needs of the Town and the requirements of the position change.