Cemetery Groundskeeper

Everstory Partners•North Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Everstory Partners, our mission is to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss. We are committed to providing compassionate and personalized support, understanding that grief is a natural part of the human experience. The Cemetery Groundskeeper at Everstory is a dedicated, reliable, and hard-working individual who understands the importance of detail and providing the highest level of service to our customers. This important role is responsible for the care, maintenance, and repairs of the property as well as the safety and security of the employees and visitors of the location.

Requirements

High School equivalency required.
2+ years experience in maintenance or related field.
Ability to operate maintenance equipment and machinery.
Ability to read and execute memos and directives from 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 80lbs.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
This position requires availability to work some holidays, evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Performing all landscape maintenance duties such as weed-whacking, lawn mowing, etc.
Maintaining equipment.
All functions related to funeral services.
Operating machinery appropriately in a safe manner.
Installing or assisting in installing cemetery vaults.
Installing headstones or memorials as needed.
Handling the day-to-day general maintenance duties.
Handling snow removal (if applicable).
Performing other duties as assigned by the Grounds Superintendent.