Cemetery Groundskeeper
About The Position
The Cemetery Groundskeeper at Everstory Partners 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 involves maintaining landscaping and equipment, supporting funeral service functions, operating machinery safely, and installing cemetery vaults, headstones, and memorials. Groundskeepers also perform general maintenance and snow removal when applicable, along with other duties assigned by the Grounds Superintendent. The position calls for a dedicated, reliable, hard-working person who is attentive to detail and committed to providing a high level of customer service. The role requires compassion, customer focus, and adherence to ethical values. Availability to work some holidays, evenings, and weekends is required as needed.
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 carry out 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.
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.
- Perform day-to-day general maintenance duties.
- Remove snow when applicable.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Grounds Superintendent.
- Support the safety and security of employees and visitors at the location.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package for full-time employees.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- AD&D insurance.
- 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
Education Level
High school or GED
