Seasonal Laborer Cemetery

Position Title:

Seasonal Laborer Cemetery

Job Posting Closing Date:

***OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
[Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.]

Provo Parks & Recreations is looking for seasonal laborers to work in the Cemetery.

Provo Parks & Recreation is one of a handful of premier parks & recreation departments in the United States. It received the National Gold Medal Award as the nation's top-ranked parks & recreation agency for 2021 and was recently named Best of Utah. The Department is also CAPRA accredited, an honor claimed by only a couple of hundred parks & recreation agencies out of 10,000 nationally. All these highest-level services and accomplishments are a hallmark of our world-class team members. If this sounds like your ideal workplace, we invite you to apply.

Job Details

What is the compensation?

Pay Rate: $13.00 - $18.00 hourly (depending on qualifications)

Seasonal Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA) and receive these great benefits: a) free admission to the Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating; b) a free Provo City Library Card; and c) discounts from various local and national vendors.

What will I do?

• Mow grounds by hand or with power mowers.

• Use power string trimmers.

• Install and maintain sprinkler systems, including affixing and setting sprinkler heads.

• Assist in maintaining shrubs and flower beds.

• Perform general construction and maintenance work on buildings in the cemetery, itself, including plumbing and painting; operate heavy equipment, such as trucks and specialized cemetery maintenance equipment.

• Use various hand and power tools in performance of heavy manual labor.

• Maintain tools and equipment and perform other related duties as required.

What do I need to apply?

• Any training or experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the work.

• Applicant must have the following: physical strength and agility to perform the work, ability to follow directions and communicate with the public in a courteous manner, and a knowledge of the safe use of hand tools and equipment required by the position.

What are the hours and duration of the position?

Monday - Friday and occasionally on Saturdays. Hours vary from approximately 40 hours per week during the summer to 20 hours per week during the other seasons. Exact schedule will be discussed in the interview and schedule is subject to change. The duration of the positions is through October 2025, depending upon department need.

What are the physical and environmental factors?

Applicant will be required to work in adverse weather conditions and high noise levels; and perform the following: bending; carrying; lifting heavy objects; loading; and digging trenches, holes, and other excavations.

What is the selection process?

This position is open until filled and will be closed when sufficient, qualified applications to proceed with a competitive selection process have been received (at least seven days). Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City?

Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live . Provo has been awarded the Best Performing City three years in a row, and we were ranked the Best Run City in America by WalletHub for 2025. Visit provo.gov to learn more!

Provo City is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Position Type:

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Scheduled Hours:

25