Cemetery Administration in Southeast Jämtland Parish

The Cemetery Administration in Southeast Jämtland Parish manages 33 cemeteries and burial sites. Additionally, we have three closed burial sites that are part of the administration. Our cemeteries hold our shared cultural heritage with many ties back in time.

The staff of the Cemetery Administration consists of 30 year-round employed caretakers, a large number of seasonal cemetery workers, three supervisors, two administrators, and one cemetery manager. The operations are governed by the parish church council with a cemetery committee.

The central area consists of the congregations of Brunflo, Lockne, Marieby, and Näs, Revsund-Sundsjö-Bodsjö congregation, and Bräcke-Nyhem congregation, with a total of 11 cemeteries/burial sites.

Description

In Bräcke-Nyhem and Revsund-Sundsjö-Bodsjö congregations, 6 year-round employed caretakers work.

Job Responsibilities

The job includes both internal and external services. Internal service involves participation in worship services and church ceremonies (baptism, wedding, funeral), including practical preparations and management of sound and light. We also perform cleaning in churches and other facilities.

Some of the most common tasks in external service include planting and caring for plants, watering, weeding, hedge trimming, tree pruning, trimming, lawn mowing, and leaf collection. In winter, we clear snow, shovel by hand to some extent, and combat slippery conditions. Indoor property maintenance in winter and outdoor maintenance primarily during the growing season is included. Work with smaller loaders, hot water pressure washing, and other gardening machines is part of the job.

In the church and cemetery work, you will meet visitors daily who may need anything from practical help, guidance on cemetery-related questions, to a listening ear. You will be the face of the Cemetery Administration, and being able to meet visitors with dignity and empathy is seen as fundamental prerequisites for the job.

You will work both independently and together with other cemetery workers and caretakers. You will see the big picture and help others when needed. We use modern tools, but the work is physically demanding. Heavy lifting is common. We work outdoors regardless of the weather. Weekend work and irregular hours occur.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has experience in property maintenance and simple repairs, has experience working with smaller gardening machines and tractors, and can perform service and maintenance on our machines, is accustomed to using digital communication with email, Microsoft Teams, and smartphones, has good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing, and shares the fundamental values of the Church of Sweden.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability and the ability to collaborate with others. To be considered for the position, good social competence and a positive attitude towards both colleagues and visitors in churches and cemeteries are required. You need to be service-oriented, adaptable to the various tasks to be performed, and have good physical fitness and condition.

A BE driving license is an advantage, as well as relevant training and various types of certifications (chainsaw license, hot work, etc.).