Vacant job

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

The staff of the Cemetery Administration consists of 30 full-time church 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 eastern area consists of Hällesjö-Håsjö, Stugun, Borgvattnets, Fors, and Ragunda parishes with a total of 10 cemeteries/burial sites.

Do you want to be a part of the cemetery administration and, together with our competent employees, manage our green burial and cultural environments? Do you have good knowledge and interest in caring for green environments? We are now accepting applications for the summer of 2026!

Job Responsibilities

Some of the most common tasks at the cemetery/burial site and our other areas include planting and caring for plants, watering, weeding, hedge trimming, tree pruning, trimming, lawn mowing, and leaf collection. Some property maintenance may occur.

Work with smaller loaders, hot water pressure washers, and other gardening machines may also occur for those who have the necessary qualifications and training.

In your work at the cemetery, you will meet visitors daily who may need everything from practical help, guidance regarding questions related to the cemetery, to a listening ear. You will be the face of the cemetery administration at the cemetery, 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 church caretakers. You will take into account the whole and assist others when needed. We use modern tools, but the work is physically demanding. Heavy lifting occurs. We work outdoors regardless of the weather.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with knowledge and/or work experience from, for example, cemeteries, gardening/parks, and landscaping work. We place great emphasis on personal suitability and the ability to collaborate with others.

To be considered for the position, good social skills and a positive attitude towards both colleagues and visitors at the cemetery are required. You need to be service-oriented, adaptable to the various tasks to be performed, and have good physical fitness and condition. Experience with and qualifications for relevant machines in gardening and landscaping are advantageous.

You must be at least 18 years old at the start date of employment and have good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing.

Conditions

Driver's license B

Fixed-term seasonal employment for 1-6 months. Please attach a personal letter and CV. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, so do not wait to submit your application.