The City of Coquitlam is seeking a high energy and skilled Regular Full Time Cemetery Worker who can help care for and upkeep the cemetery.
In this role, the Cemetery Worker will be responsible for maintaining the lawn, as well as maintaining cleanliness of the washrooms and buildings and assisting with interments, including spotting the caretaker while they use heavy equipment. You will perform a variety of grounds tasks, including lawn maintenance, and will utilize equipment such as leaf blowers, line trimmers and power mowers to perform your daily work. If you would like to utilize your skills in building maintenance and landscaping, and would like to be an integral part of the maintenance and operations of the cemetery, we look forward to your application!
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
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Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no adverse reports).
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on January 8, 2024.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completed some high school.
- Some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- A driver’s license for the province of British Columbia.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate of $31.82. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position is based in Coquitlam. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
