Cemetery Caretaker I

NorthStar Memorial Group • Saint Petersburg, FL

65d • $17

About The Position

NorthStar Memorial Group is seeking a Cemetery Caretaker I at Memorial Park Cemetery. Our maintenance teams take pride in maintaining our grounds with attention to detail and tradition, ensuring every familys unique experience is honored. As integral parts of our community, our maintenance workers have a strong sense of ownership in our grounds and locations, reflecting the highest standards of quality and comfort in this stable role. In this role, the facilities maintenance crew gains transferable skills fostering even more of a sense of purpose. The Cemetery Caretaker I is responsible for the overall appearance of cemetery, mausoleum, and funeral home locations, including maintenance and grounds keeping, locating grave sites, digging graves, installing crypt faces, memorials, monuments, conducting interments, entombments and inurnments, and repairs and maintenance tasks. Depending on the location to which the employee is assigned, individual responsibilities may include some, or all, of the following activities: grounds keeping, interment/memorialization, and facilities cleaning/maintenance. An employees position assignment will be based on demonstrated competence in the skills required for the next level in the job family.

Requirements

• Valid drivers license
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 + months of experience in grounds keeping and/or maintenance

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass.
• Maintains lawn and trims around trees, walkways, and memorial markers
• Lays sod
• Moves and removes flowers to and from the chapel and graveside.
• Blows leaf and grass
• Edges with stick edger
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways in a safe condition.
• Cleans ponds and fountains
• Hand digs/trenching
• Maintains overall appearance and cleanliness of funeral homes and/or mausoleum facilities.
• Cleans and maintains the facility, performs minor repairs, painting, etc.
• Assists in loading and unloading caskets.
• Vehicle and golf cart washing/cleaning

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees