Summer Grounds Helper

**SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY for a dependable and hardworking college student.** **PLEASE see the job description below.** Lakeview Cemetery, located at 885 Boston Ave in Bridgeport is seeking a college student to join the grounds crew for the summer. Qualified candidates must be dependable, punctual (7:30 start), have reliable daily transportation to Bridgeport, ability to perform physical outdoor duties, and be available for the summer (not conflicted with sports, vacations). * **Email cover notes/resume to employment@lakeview\-cemetery.comPlease \- no calls, drop\-ins, public posts \- thank you.** **Summer Grounds Helper (Mowing \& Trimming)** **JOB DESCRIPTION:** Summer Grounds Helper (Trimming, landscaping). *Lakeview Cemetery, located at 885 Boston Avenue in Bridgeport* is seeking a reliable individual for a seasonal summer position focused primarily on grass trimming and related duties. This is a temporary summer role supporting our grounds crew during peak growing months. **Schedule:** Monday through Friday, approximately 35–40 hours per week (7 \- 8\-hour days), weather dependent.Workday hours are 7:30 – 3:30\. Season runs through the summer months, mid\-August.Hourly Wage: $20\.00Job **Responsibilities:** **Grass trimming around headstones, markers, and buildings (80\-90%)** Mowing of grass on cemetery grounds **General yard and landscaping duties** Maintain clean and neat grounds appearance **Assist with light debris or trash pick\-up as needed** Other duties on grounds and in garage area, as assigned by Superintendent **Follow all safety cemetery guidelines Basic Qualifications:** Must be 18 years of age or older. **Reliable and punctual (workday begins at 7:30 AM).** Dependable transportation to Boston Avenue in Bridgeport **Ability to safely operate trimming/mowing equipment.** Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. **Must be able to lift 75 lbs., and bend, lift, and stand for extended periods.** Respectful and professional in a cemetery environment. **Experience:** **Prior experience with grass trimming or landscaping equipment preferred** Prior basic labor or outdoor experience is a plus Please respond via email. No phone calls or drop\-ins. **Reply to employment@lakeview\-cemetery.com** Pay: $20\.00 per hour Work Location: In person