Full Time Position

FIELD AND FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Blue Hill Cemetery and Crematory
Braintree, MA

Blue Hill Cemetery and Crematory is a privately owned business encompassing 150 acres of developed property, 100 acres of property yet to be developed, and multiple facilities located at 700 West Street in Braintree, MA. The cemetery was established in 1892 and the crematory was added in 2014. We average 650+ interments annually. We currently have a full-time position for a qualified person with previous experience as a field and facilities operations supervisor at a cemetery or other organization of similar scope that includes responsibility for grounds keeping and facilities property management. Preference will be given to candidates who have a degree in horticulture, landscape design, agriculture or another related field with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in grounds keeping and facilities property management, ideally at another similarly-sized cemetery. This position reports to the Field Superintendent of the cemetery. The crematory manager is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the crematory facility and cremation equipment, but will collaborate from time to time with the Field and Facilities Operations Supervisor regarding issues related to the crematory facility and immediate grounds.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

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Supervision of the grounds keeping and interment staffs

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Plan and manage coordinate the daily activities involved in cemetery operations

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Identify tasks and schedule daily work flow and allocation of required personnel

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Oversee cemetery equipment and schedule required maintenance

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Track, and order supplies required for cemetery and grounds keeping operations

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Recruit, train, and manage performance of full-time and seasonal grounds staff

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Discharge grounds staff when necessary

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Ability to fill any role required in grounds keeping and facilities management

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Maintain a safe working environment by training and enforcing safety rules while ensuring compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, local, state, and federal regulations including OSHA and Safety and Environmental guidelines

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Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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Working outdoors and indoors during all seasons and weather conditions

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Exposure to odors, dust, pollen, and fumes; company supplies necessary PPE

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Exposure to high noise level from tools and equipment; company supplies PPE

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Frequent periods of continuous standing outside; frequent climbing of stairs

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Physical effort requiring manual dexterity

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Physical effort to carry and/or lift materials up to 100 pounds

EDUCATION:

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Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; preference will be given to candidates who have a degree in horticulture, landscape design, agriculture or another related field

EXPERIENCE:

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Minimum of three (3) years of experience in grounds keeping and facilities property management, ideally at another similarly-sized cemetery

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