Cemetery Grounds

Everstory Partners • Kinston, NC

23d

About The Position

The Cemetery Groundskeeper at Everstory Partners cares for, maintains, and repairs cemetery property, helping provide a safe and well-maintained environment for employees and visitors. The role supports funeral services and requires attention to detail, reliability, and a strong commitment to customer service. Duties include landscape maintenance, equipment upkeep, safe operation of machinery, installation of cemetery vaults and memorials, general maintenance, and snow removal where applicable. The position may require work on some holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed. The listed hourly rate is $15.00.

Requirements

• High school equivalency.
• 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 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.
• Availability to work some holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrates compassion, customer focus, and ethics and values.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance, including weed-whacking and lawn mowing.
• Maintain equipment.
• Perform functions related to funeral services.
• Operate machinery safely and appropriately.
• Install or assist with installing cemetery vaults.
• Install headstones or memorials as needed.
• Handle day-to-day general maintenance duties.
• Perform snow removal when applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Grounds Superintendent.
• Help maintain the safety and security of employees and visitors.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED