CEMETERY SUPERVISOR
Shape the future while honoring the past—join us as Wahoo’s Cemetery Supervisor and keep our community’s legacy thriving.
This position is responsible for coordinating and performing daily maintenance and operational activities for the City of Wahoo cemetery, including supervisory duties, customer service, and on-call responsibilities.
Essential Duties
- Supervise and participate in cemetery grounds maintenance (mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, snow removal, etc.).
- Coordinate grave-related activities (marking sites, digging graves, monument placement).
- Assist customers with grave purchases and maintain accurate records.
- Enforce municipal codes related to cemetery operations.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as billing, burial arrangements, and liaison duties.
- Operate and maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools.
- Maintain a safe work environment and manage inventory of supplies.
- Assist with street maintenance during winter months.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Cemetery and street maintenance practices
- Operation of vehicles, machinery, and tools
- Safety precautions and municipal codes
Ability to:
- Plan, assign, and supervise work
- Communicate effectively and maintain records
- Work independently and manage interruptions
- Provide courteous service to the public
Physical Demands & Environment
- Outdoor work with exposure to dirt, dust, chemicals, noise, and inclement weather
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
- Occasional work near moving parts and exposure to fumes
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Two years of cemetery/grounds maintenance experience
- Two years of supervisory experience
- Valid Nebraska driver’s license
- Ability to respond to work within 15 minutes under normal conditions
Interested applicants should submit a job application (link below), a letter of interest and a resume if desired to: (Please indicate position applying for on application)
City of Wahoo
Attn: HR Coordinator
605 North Broadway
Wahoo, NE 68066
or via email to: baker@wahoo.ne.us
Application packets are also available at City Hall, by emailing baker@wahoo.ne.us or online at www.wahoo.ne.us under the Employment Opportunities tab on the home page, or by calling City Hall at 402-443-3222. Applications should be returned to City Hall, 605 North Broadway, Wahoo, NE 68066.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
THE CITY OF WAHOO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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