Field Laborer - Mt. Calvary Cemetery
CATHOLIC CEMETERIES
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 1 month ago
$19 – $20
/ hourly
Job Description
**Be Part of Something Meaningful!**
Every grave we prepare, every headstone we set, every lawn we maintain is an act of respect for families in their time of loss. If you take pride in honest work, value stability, and want to serve a purpose bigger than a paycheck, we want you on our team.
### **What You’ll Do (Hands\-On, Every Day)**
* **Honor families** by expertly preparing graveside services—dig, close, set tents \& chairs with precision and care.
* **Preserve legacies** by opening/closing mausoleum vaults and installing markers \& headstones.
* **Keep sacred grounds beautiful** through mowing, trimming, and seasonal landscaping.
* **Maintain our fleet \& tools**—light equipment upkeep (training provided).
* **Support facilities**—general care of offices, mausoleums, and chapels.
### **What We Offer (Real Benefits, Real Security)**
\| **Compensation** \| **$19–$20/hr starting** (based on experience) \| **Schedule** \| Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:30 pm \+ **paid Saturdays** (hours vary) \| **Benefits** \|
* 401(k) with **employer match**
* **Full health, dental \& vision** (low premiums)
* Health Savings Account (HSA) \+ **employer contribution**
* Life insurance
* **Generous PTO** \+ paid holidays
* Employee discounts
### **Who Thrives Here**
* **Physically capable:** Lift 80 lbs. frequently; work outdoors in all weather.
* **Reliable \& respectful:** Clean driving record, passes background check, 18\+.
* **Team player who can work solo:** Follows direction, takes initiative.
* **Quick learner:** Equipment training provided (backhoe, skid\-steer, mowers).
**Preferred (Not Required):**
* 1 year construction or grounds experience
* High school diploma/GED
### **Why Candidates Choose Us**
* **No layoffs in 20\+ years** – recession\-proof mission.
* **Daylight hours** – home for dinner with your family.
* **Growth path** – lead operator and supervisor roles available.
* **Faith\-based culture** – compassion and integrity guide everything we do.
*Valid driver’s license \& background check required. EOE.*
**Catholic Cemeteries of NE Kansas – Where hard work meets heartfelt purpose.**
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