Graver's Assistant

Graveyard Assistant at Ølsted Cemetery

We are seeking a capable and energetic graveyard assistant for a permanent, year-round position as graveyard assistant at Ølsted Cemetery near Frederiksværk. The position is 32 hours per week (weekdays), predominantly outdoor tasks. The precise working hours are agreed as needed, but scheduled on weekdays in the time frame 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The daily tasks typically include cleaning of grave sites, planting tasks, hedge trimming, indoor cleaning, grave dressing at grave sites, snow removal/ice prevention, preparation/participation for urn interments/casket burials, etc. There will also be training to occasionally participate in church service during weekdays. Office work may occur. Depending on tasks and season, overtime may be expected at times; this is agreed beforehand.

You will act as the grave digger's closest colleague and join a team with the graver and 2 other helpers.

We offer

A working environment with good dialogue and consideration for one another.

• Cozy atmosphere at an old village cemetery.
• Good colleagues and an informal workflow.
• Room for high spirits and creativity.
• High professionalism in the field.
• Flexibility regarding working hours.
• Training and upskilling.
• Smoke-free working environment.

We expect that you

Are a gardener or have relevant experience in green care.

• Can work independently as well as in teams.
• Are service-minded, friendly and natural in your dealings with other people, and can meet people in sorrow.
• Can accommodate different personalities, including colleagues with special needs.
• Can participate in the daily tasks under daily supervision of the graver.
• Are willing to take responsibility for solving the tasks.
• Can use various machines/tools or are willing to learn it.
• Are detail-oriented with a sense of order.
• Experience with work at a cemetery and plant knowledge is an advantage.

Employment is with Ølsted Parish Council located at Hovedgaden 14, 3310 Ølsted.

Employment and remuneration are in accordance with the Collective Agreement for graveyard assistants entered into between the Ministry of Church Affairs and the Fagligt Fælles Forbund (3F). The agreements can be viewed at Circular on the collective agreement between the Ministry of Urban, Rural and Church Affairs and 3F for graveyard assistants at village churches

Wages are paid on an hourly basis.

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the graver, Michael at telephone number 51 25 62 67 / [email protected] and the parish council's HR responsible Jørgen Rasmussen 2913 0830.

Applications with relevant attachments should be sent to the parish council's HR responsible, Jørgen Rasmussen at the email address [email protected] no later than 15 November 2026 at 12:00.

Employment interviews will be held in November. References will be requested.