Specialist Operator - Crematory

JOB TITLE:  Specialist Operator - Crematory

LOCATION: Duxbury Department of Public Works, Cemetery/Crematory

WORK SCHEDULE: At least 40 hours per week,  plus additional hours as participation in snow and ice operations are required. 

SUPERVISION: Cemetery/Crematory Superintendent

POSITION GRADE/LEVEL: Grade 4

FLSA STATUS: Non-exemp, Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

RATE RANGE: Pay range is $24.98 – $32.40 per hour, in 8 steps

1.  Nature of Work:  Perform duties in the operation and maintenance of the crematory.  Perform duties in the maintenance of the cemeteries.

2.  Supervision Received:  Work under the supervision of an employee of higher grade who assigns work.  Performs ordinary tasks without supervision.  Performs supervisory duties during the absence of the Leadman.

3.  Supervisory Responsibility:  May supervise skilled and unskilled laborers in the performance of assigned tasks.

4.  Confidentiality:  Employee has regular access to confidential information of the department.  Confidentiality must be maintained with regard to this information in accordance with Department Policy and the Public Records Act.

5.  Accountability:  Consequences or errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment may include adverse public relations, monetary loss, legal repercussions, labor/material costs, personal injury, jeopardize programs, and danger to public health/safety.

6.  Judgment:  Guidelines may be given verbally, or through administrative or organizational policies, or directives.  Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in performing tasks.

7.  Complexity:  The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to custodial and maintenance work.

8.  Nature and Purpose of Public Contact:  Employee interacts frequently with Town employees and the public.  Customer service skills are required involving courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

9.  Essential Functions:  The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

1. Operation and maintenance of the crematory.
2. Proper disposal of deceased persons.
3. Operate all equipment in the cemetery.
4. Assists in the opening of gravesites and at funerals.
5. Assists in the foundations, setting of monuments and markers.
6. Assists in the landscaping, maintenance of facilities and care of cemetery.
7. Performs duties relative to crematory functions.
8. Processes created remains and places remains in proper receptacles.
9. Assists Funeral Directors as needed.
10. Maintains cleanliness of crematory equipment and facilities.
11. Uses computers to log entries of descendants.
12. Assists cemetery grounds crew when needed.
13. Participates in town-wide snow and ice removal operations.
14. Performs similar tasks as assigned, including functions of those in a lower classification.

10.  Recommended Minimum Qualification

Education and Experience:  High School diploma or G.E.D. with three (3) years of related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential function of the position.

Special Requirements:  Valid Massachusetts Drivers License, Hydraulics Class II B, and CDL B license.

11.  Knowledge, Abilities and Skill:

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of the operation of necessary equipment and tools used in the performance of assigned work.
• Knowledge of chemicals used for cleaning.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with fellow employees, supervisors, and the general public.

12.  Work Environment:  The nature of duties may involve continuous presence of unpleasant or irritating elements, such as noise, odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt, or grease.  Work is performed indoors and outdoors regardless of weather conditions.

13.  Occupational Risks:  Duties regularly present potential risks of injuries from improper exposure that could result in loss of time from work.  Examples of injuries include burns from chemical, muscular strains, falls from heights in excess of three (3) feet, and illness from exposure to communicable diseases.  Special safety precautions, training, or protective clothing such as gowns, coats, gloves, glasses, hates, or boots may be required.

14.  Physical and Mental Requirements:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Physical Demands:  Work requires regular physical strength and effort daily, such as, lifting heavy objects up to 100 lbs, carrying objects and stacking them.  In addition, pulling, pushing, standing, or walking for the full workday may be involved.

15.  Motor Skills:  Duties involve close hand and eye coordination and physical dexterity.  Manipulation and motor control may require extreme accuracy.

16.  Visual Demands:  Visual demands include reading documents for general understanding, routinely reviewing non-written materials such as instrumentation for analytical purposes and the need for color vision.