Cemetery Foreperson, Work Leader, Cemetery A/B

Classified Details

Classified ID
2579
Description

For the full job posting and requirements, please visit our website: Cemetery Foreperson

Organization: City of Barre, VT, USA 

Position Title: Cemetery Foreperson, Work Leader, Cemetery A/B (1 Opening)

Department: Public Works 

Supervisor: Director of Facilities & Grounds 

Compensation: $26.76 – $40.48 per hour based on experience and what position you would be placed under. Payrates are set by the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Barre and AFSCME Local #1369, Council 93.

Essential Functions 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to meet the following:

Cemetery Operations 
• Coordinate and oversee all burials, interments, disinterment’s, and cremation placements.  
• Mark grave locations and verify burial sites prior to services.  
• Work with funeral homes, monument companies, clergy, families, and contractors.  
• Ensure cemetery activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and cemetery 
policies.  
• Assist visitors with locating gravesites and answering questions regarding cemetery 
services. 

Grounds Maintenance 
• Maintain cemetery grounds, roads, walkways, and landscaping.  
• Operate and maintain equipment including mowers, tractors, loaders, excavators, and 
hand tools. 

• Perform mowing, trimming, pruning, leaf removal, snow removal, and general grounds 
upkeep.  
• Inspect cemetery property for safety hazards and needed repairs.  
Recordkeeping and Administration 
• Maintain accurate burial records, maps, deeds, permits, and cemetery databases.  
• Process lot sales, transfers, and related documentation.  
• Prepare reports and maintain files in accordance with municipal record retention 
requirements.  
• Track inventory of available burial lots and cemetery assets.  

Customer Service 
• Meet with families and funeral directors regarding burial arrangements.  
• Provide compassionate and professional assistance to the public.  
• Respond to inquiries concerning cemetery regulations, fees, and services.  
Equipment and Facility Maintenance 
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment.  
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance of cemetery buildings, fences, monuments, and 
infrastructure.  
• Maintain supplies and equipment inventory.  


Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
1 Knowledge of cemetery operations and burial procedures.  
2 Ability to operate heavy and light equipment safely.  
3 Knowledge of grounds maintenance and landscaping practices.  
4 Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.  
5 Ability to communicate effectively with the public and funeral service professionals.  
6 Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.  
7 Proficiency with basic computer software and record management systems. 

Title
Cemetery Foreperson, Work Leader, Cemetery A/B
Salary Range
$27 to $40
Application Deadline
07/12/2026
Location
Barre City, VT
Application URL
www.barrecity.org/client_media/files/HR/Job%20Descriptions/Cemetary%20Position%20-%206-5-26.pdf 

Contact Information

Name
Galiano, Jeanne
Phone Number
(802) 477-1471
Email
Jeanne.Galiano@barrecity.org 
Best Method of Contact
EMAIL
091135