Grounds Assistant

Job Purpose To ensure that the grounds of the crematorium are maintained to a high standard, and to provide assistance to other crematorium staff with their duties. Outline of Duties To undertake a wide variety of horticultural duties, particularly rose bed maintenance pruning, dead heading, edging etc. To carry out the maintenance of shrubs, planting, pruning, grass seeding and grass cutting to a high standard. To undertake general grounds maintenance, including laying turf, maintenance and creation of memorial areas, site preparation and construction as necessary. To be responsible for allocated machinery. Duties will include routine general maintenance and cleaning, arranging for quotes and periodical servicing of equipment in addition to the care of a range of hand tools and plant. Maintain floral displays in designated areas; allocate specific areas for floral tributes and dispose of flowers and floral tributes as necessary. Process enquiries from the general public and funeral directors. To ensure the collection, identification, storage and final disposal of cremated remains in the Garden of Remembrance is maintained correctly and documented. The ability to work in all weather conditions. Car parking duties as necessary that is to organise parking at busy services A high degree of care and understanding is a major requirement of the post. Job holders must be of a height and strength permitting them to shoulder a coffin as part of a 4-person team during services. ..... full job details .....