Onsite Head of the Municipal Cemetery – m/f/d

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About the role

  • Leiter des städtischen Friedhofs mit Fachaufsicht über gärtnerische Mitarbeitende und Beratung von Grabnutzungsberechtigten. Verantwortlich für Umsetzung konzeptioneller Entwicklungen und pflegerische Tätigkeiten.

Responsibilities

  • Management of the municipal cemetery including supervisory responsibility for the cemetery’s horticultural staff
  • Development of proposals for the conceptual development of the cemetery and implementation of measures
  • Advising holders of burial plot rights and next of kin in the event of a bereavement regarding cemetery use, especially selection and sale of plots as well as advice on the permissibility of headstones and plantings
  • Point of contact for concerns of other cemetery users, in particular funeral directors and stonemasons
  • Horticultural work outdoors, e.g. maintenance of green areas and paths, preparation of graves including operation of all available equipment and machinery, grave inspections
  • Responsibility for the inventory of machines, tools and materials including needs assessment and preparation of procurement
  • Participation in budget planning, cost-effectiveness calculations and fee calculations as well as other possible administrative tasks
  • Building and site maintenance including monitoring safety on the cemetery grounds

Requirements

  • Completed qualification as a master gardener (Gärtnermeister), ideally specialized in cemetery horticulture or landscape gardening
  • Experience in personnel management and supervision desirable, ideally in cemetery administration
  • Empathy when dealing with mourners and people from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Physical resilience; no mobility or lifting restrictions
  • Confident manner and negotiation skills
  • Reliability and willingness to take responsibility
  • Punctuality and adherence to deadlines
  • Willingness to attend appointments outside regular working hours

Benefits

  • Permanent employment full-time or part-time
  • Classification up to pay group EG 9a TVöD depending on qualifications
  • Flexible working models (sabbatical, partial retirement) for a balanced work–life arrangement
  • Public-sector social benefits (supplementary pension, special allowances, etc.)
  • Occupational health management (e.g., bicycle subsidy, EGYM Wellpass, Fit&Flex, relaxation massage chairs)
  • Discounted adult education (VHS) courses
  • Numerous training and continuing education opportunities
  • Corporate Benefits
  • Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket (public transport pass)
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Family-friendly employer

Job title

Head of the Municipal Cemetery – m/f/d

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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