Description
Are you looking for an engaging and varied job that is largely performed outdoors? Are you handy and social, seeking work where you combine physical labor with meeting people during times of joy and sorrow? Can you also drive a heavy trailer? If so, the position of church sexton at Gislaved Parish could be perfect for you!
Gislaved Parish covers the geographic area of Gislaved Municipality and encompasses six congregations: Anderstorp, Burseryd, Gislaved, Norra Hestra, Villstad (Smålandsstenar), and Sankt Sigfrid (Reftele). There are approximately twenty cemeteries, nineteen churches, and additional buildings such as parish halls and utility buildings. About thirty church sextons work to maintain beautiful and accessible cemeteries for visitors and to prepare for and assist with services and religious ceremonies such as baptisms, weddings, and burials.
Job Responsibilities
As a church sexton, you perform maintenance, operations, and upkeep of cemeteries, churches, and properties. Your tasks include green space maintenance, facility care, groundwork, and park and forest management. You prepare grave sites and assist with services and religious ceremonies, which means you will be scheduled on both weekdays and weekends. A significant part of the work involves interaction with the public and church visitors, and when issues arise, colleagues often turn to you for help.
Your immediate supervisor is the cemetery and facilities manager. In your daily work, you will be part of a small team led by a coordinating church sexton.
You will be employed by Gislaved Parish and assigned to a congregation's work team. We are currently seeking a sexton for the Gislaved work team.
During the coming year, we anticipate several retirements, so we are also seeking additional church sextons for ongoing positions at multiple locations throughout the parish. Don't hesitate to apply if you believe you're the right person for the job, even if you don't have a heavy vehicle license.
Qualifications
You are a service-oriented and thorough person with self-motivation. You work well both as a team player and independently, and you have a good ability to follow instructions.
The position requires experience/knowledge in the tasks described above. Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and/or experience with machinery and heavy vehicles are valued assets.
Additional Requirements
Class B driver's license
Class BE driver's license (required for Gislaved; preferred for other locations)
Member of the Church of Sweden
Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis during the application period, so don't delay in submitting your application.