Cemetery Staff Member

This vacancy from Cemetery staff member (36 hours) is definitely for you if you:

• work that makes a difference and is rewarding.
• want to work in a dedicated team;
• is keen on good employment conditions.

Here’s what you’ll be doing
You will be responsible for the management and maintenance of the five municipal cemeteries in Apeldoorn. You will also provide support during funerals. Ensuring that the cemeteries are kept tidy is incredibly rewarding work. Of course, you won’t be doing this on your own, but alongside 15 colleagues, including staff who are distanced from the labour market. In this role, you will:

• The five municipal cemeteries are well maintained
• Assisting, where necessary, with the opening and closing of graves (including at weekends)
• Handle requests from bereaved families with respect, or refer them to the immediate line manager where necessary
• Doing a wide variety of tasks
• Working independently

Working for Apeldoorn
…means working for an open and ambitious organisation. With a population of over 169,000, we are the 12th^e A municipality in the Netherlands. With around 2,000 colleagues, we contribute to the organisation’s strategic objectives: strengthening Apeldoorn as a family-friendly city, making it sustainable and enterprising, and ensuring it boasts a world-class tourist landscape.

So, plenty of challenges! Your new team is part of the Bovenwijks Beheer team, in the cemeteries department. You’ll have 15 colleagues in this team, all of whom are very committed and place great importance on good working relationships. And your new workplace? It’s a lovely spot in the open air!

Here’s what we offer you

• A gross monthly salary of at least €2,472 (entry-level scale 3) and at most €3,416 (functional scale 4) based on a 36-hour week (this excludes an inconvenience allowance of €148 gross);
• An Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 17.45% on top of your salary (minimum €431 and maximum €596 gross per month, depending on your pay scale). You can use this, for example, for:;
• Extra income by having it paid out
• Buying extra holiday hours.
• A good work-life balance, with the option to save up leave and flexible working hours;
• A focus on the opportunities we offer as an employer in the areas of learning and development, both in terms of professional skills and career progression;
• 201.6 holiday hours based on a 36-hour week;
• A pleasant working environment, with colleagues who value their work just as much as you do;
• Do you travel to work by public transport? If so, you’ll be fully reimbursed. Do you travel by car, bike or on foot? If so, you’ll receive an allowance for this.

Things to bring with you
Both literally and figuratively, this role can be quite demanding. You’re not put off by physically demanding tasks or dealing with people who are going through emotional difficulties. You know that the work you do is important and makes a difference, and you enjoy that. You’re a hands-on person and enjoy supporting people who are distanced from the labour market. You also have:

• completed a vocational course in horticulture at VMBO or MBO-3 level in terms of working and thinking ability;
• B-E-T driving licence;
• the motivation to take courses.
• Experience with tractors and/or cranes is highly desirable.

Fancy applying?
You can apply until 26 October via the ‘Apply’ button. Do you have any questions about the vacancy? If so, please contact Cees Jeths, Head of the Upper District Unit, on 06 2293 9694 or c.jeths@apeldoorn.nl.

Everyone’s taking part
Apeldoorn City Council is an inclusive organisation. We firmly believe that a diverse organisation enables us to be better prepared for developments in society. As well as your talents and qualities, you also bring your background and preferences with you. You’re welcome here!