Cemetery Grounds
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 includes landscape maintenance, equipment upkeep, general maintenance, funeral-service-related duties, safe operation of machinery, installation of cemetery vaults and memorials, and snow removal where applicable. The Groundskeeper may also perform other duties assigned by the Grounds Superintendent. The successful candidate is dedicated, reliable, hardworking, attentive to detail, and committed to providing high-quality customer service. The role requires compassion, customer focus, and adherence to appropriate workplace values. The position may require work on some holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed. Everstory Partners offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package and opportunities for personal and professional growth. The hourly pay range is $15.00 to $16.50. Everstory Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.
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 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.
- Must possess a valid state driver's license.
- Availability to work some holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed.
Responsibilities
- Perform landscape maintenance duties, 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.
- Help maintain the safety and security of employees and visitors.
- Provide a high level of service to customers.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- STD insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Anniversary award for each year of service
- Career advancement and training through 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
