Job Information
Salt Lake City Corporation District Supervisor-Cemetery in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Title:
District Supervisor-Cemetery
Job Description:
Supervises the maintenance of grounds and facilities within an assigned district. This is a working supervisory position, requiring skill and knowledge in employee motivation, landscape main¬tenance, general maintenance, and public concern resolution.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Schedules tasks and assigns duties to unskilled, skilled, or semi‑skilled work crews. Recommends changes in resource allocations, priorities, or programs. May be required to take after-hours calls and call out needed personnel to perform the work.
Ability to read and interpret blue prints and inspect projects to ensure Salt Lake City specifications are being followed. Inspects work in progress, which may include several different areas and projects covering multiple locations.
Tracks supplies and materials and recommends purchases, as necessary.
Performs maintenance procedures, uses hand tools, and may operate equipment such as sanitation truck, backhoe, pick‑up and large trucks, loader, sweeper, tamper and mower, as necessary. Ensures equipment is properly maintained, safely operated. Responsible for safe operations and training of personnel in safety issues.
Prepares payroll and approves leave requests. Submits and schedules work orders, safety and vandalism reports, material requisitions, maintenance on equipment logs and inspection lists. Performs fixed asset monitoring and tracking to ensure all assets are accounted for, tracked and maintained.
Ensures work meets performance quality standards. Solves performance problems in accordance with established guidelines. Maintains documentation on performance of assigned employees. Makes recommendations to management regarding personnel actions, including performance evaluation, rewards, recognition, disciplinary actions, budgetary matters, equipment needs, etc. Trains and evaluates subordinates. May act and take on the responsibility of the Manager in his/her absence and when otherwise assigned.
May work with other City agencies, public entities, and citizen groups to plan and implement projects or to resolve problems and concerns. May be required to participate in public meetings. Works closely with Special Events before, during, and after to ensure public safety and protection of City property and assets.
Performs other related duties as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Cemetery experience is preferred as our ground’s maintenance is a specialized task.
C andidate will need an understanding of grounds maintenance in Commercial, Parks, or Cemeteries with Supervisor experience.
This position will also be a backup to the burial’s supervisor.
The schedule for this position will be determined and could include evenings/weekends/and the Memorial Holiday.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent and four (4) years landscape maintenance experience with a minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity. An equivalent or combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis, excluding supervisory requirement.
Working knowledge of maintenance including fertilizers, watering systems, herbicides, sanitation equipment used in these processes, and standard mowing and planting practices.
Experience in snow and ice removal techniques, procedures, and equipment to ensure public access and safety.
May need experience in public right of way sanitation including trash and recycle management, exterior cleaning chemicals, cleaning of hard surfaces and graffiti removal.
May be required to obtain State of Utah, Department of Agriculture Noncommercial Pesticide Applicators License within 6 months of hire.
Possession of valid driver’s license or driving privilege card and/or Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License. If CDL is required, must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Strong oral and written communication and computer skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderately heavy physical activity required pushing, pulling or lifting medium heavy weights. Exposure to spraying of insecticides and herbicides, spreading of fertilizers, heat, cold, noise, dust and fumes.
Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
· Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
· Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
· Paid vacation and personal leave
· Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
· Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
· A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
· Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
· Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
POSITION SALARY RANGE
$27.21 - $47.01
DEPARTMENT
Public Lands
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40
Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slcgov.com.
BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Wellness clinic for employees and their families
Paid Time Off
12 vacation days to start
12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday
Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually
6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents
Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction
VETERAN EMPLOYER:
Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.
ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP
Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.
We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.
The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.