Cemetery Groundskeeper

Everstory Partners•North Chicago, IL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

At Everstory Partners, the mission is to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss, providing compassionate and personalized support. The Cemetery Groundskeeper is a dedicated, reliable, and hard-working individual responsible for the care, maintenance, and repairs of the property, as well as the safety and security of employees and visitors. This role requires an understanding of the importance of detail and providing the highest level of service to customers. Core competencies for this role include compassion, customer focus, and ethics and values.

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.
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.