Cemetery Groundskeeper

Everstory Partners • Fort Wayne, IN

2d • $18 - $20

About The Position

The Cemetery Groundskeeper is responsible for the care, maintenance, and repair of cemetery property and for helping ensure the safety and security of employees and visitors. The role requires a dedicated, reliable, detail-oriented person who provides a high level of customer service. Duties include landscape maintenance, equipment upkeep, funeral service support, safe machinery operation, installation of cemetery vaults and memorials, general maintenance, and snow removal where applicable. The Groundskeeper also performs other duties assigned by the Grounds Superintendent.

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.

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, if applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Grounds Superintendent.
• Help care for and repair the property and support the safety and security of employees and visitors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and STD 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