Cemetery Groundskeeper
About The Position
The Cemetery Groundskeeper is responsible for the care, maintenance, and repair of cemetery property and for supporting the safety and security of employees and visitors. The role involves landscape and general maintenance, equipment upkeep, safe machinery operation, assisting with funeral services, and installing cemetery vaults, headstones, or memorials as needed. Snow removal may also be required where applicable. The Groundskeeper performs other duties as assigned by the Grounds Superintendent. The position calls for a dedicated, reliable, hard-working person who pays close attention to detail and provides a high level of customer service. Availability to work some holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed is required.
Requirements
- High school equivalency required.
- At least 2 years of experience in maintenance or a related field.
- Ability to operate maintenance equipment and machinery.
- Ability to read and execute memos and directives from a supervisor and/or management.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with interruptions.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
- Valid state driver’s license required.
- Availability to work some holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed.
- Demonstrates compassion, customer focus, and ethics and values.
Responsibilities
- Perform landscape maintenance duties, including weed-whacking and lawn mowing.
- Maintain equipment.
- Perform functions related to funeral services.
- Operate machinery safely and appropriately.
- Install or assist in installing cemetery vaults.
- Install headstones or memorials as needed.
- Perform day-to-day general maintenance duties.
- Perform snow removal, if applicable.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Grounds Superintendent.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for employees and visitors.
- Provide compassionate, customer-focused service.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Anniversary award for each year of service.
- Career advancement and training, including the Aspiring Managers Program.
- Everstory Cares Employee Assistance Fund.
- Legend Award Program.
- Funeral and cemetery benefits.
- Employee referral bonus.
- 401(k) with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
