Cemetery Groundskeeper
About The Position
The Cemetery Groundskeeper is responsible for the care, maintenance, and repair of cemetery property, as well as helping ensure the safety and security of employees and visitors. The role performs landscape and general maintenance, maintains and operates equipment and machinery safely, and supports funeral services. Duties also include installing or assisting with cemetery vaults and installing headstones or memorials as needed. Snow removal may be required where applicable. The Groundskeeper performs other duties as assigned by the Grounds Superintendent. The role calls for a dedicated, reliable, hard-working person with attention to detail and a commitment to customer service. Core competencies include compassion, customer focus, and adherence to ethical values. The position requires a high school equivalency, at least two years of maintenance or related experience, a valid state driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 80 pounds. Some holiday, evening, and weekend availability is required. Everstory Partners describes its mission as creating supportive spaces for individuals and families experiencing loss, providing compassionate and personalized support. The company states that it offers a quality work environment and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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.
- Demonstrated compassion, customer focus, and ethical 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 in installing cemetery vaults.
- Install headstones or memorials as needed.
- Handle day-to-day general maintenance duties.
- Perform snow removal where 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
