Cemetery Maintenance Foreman

Carriage Services•Lakeland, FL

2d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

The cemetery maintenance foreman role is responsible for assisting in the interment of decedents and the overall physical appearance and condition of the grounds and facilities by performing a wide variety of tasks and duties at our beautiful Lakeland Memorial Gardens location.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Leadership experience required
Ability to show respect and sensitivity toward client families while working in a physically demanding environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Be able to perform in an outdoor setting with extreme temperatures.
Outdoor duties may subject the employee to natural elements, such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, dust, gas, and/or fumes.
Ability work around heavy equipment and excessive noise frequently and possess sufficient strength and manual dexterity to operate power equipment.
Must be willing to work safely and comply with the Companys safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required.
Regularly required to stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 75 pounds.
This position may also require power reaching, pushing, and pulling and may be exposed to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens
Can drive a company vehicle and maintain a good driving record and must be insurable under company vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

Cemetery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives and executes daily work orders in a timely manner.
Completes preparation and closure of interment site in a timely manner and in agreement with client family expectations and policies and procedures of the individual businesses.
Installs, restores, and/or resets markers and monuments in accordance with work orders and company guidelines and state regulations.
Receives and executes daily assignments to maintain grounds, paths, and driveways according to weather and cemeterys maintenance schedule.
Picks up and disposes of trash and litter from grounds.
Performs minor maintenance, lubrication, and cleaning of power equipment. Refers more serious problems to a mechanic.
May be required to assist in loading and unloading of supplies, equipment, and/or merchandise.
Identifies and remedies all hazards at location and on grounds; and Performs other duties as assigned.
Provide leadership to, and responsibility for grounds crew
Review daily workload and prepare plan to successfully complete
Communicate with Family Service Director and Cemetery Administrator to ensure all paperwork is complete, and events properly scheduled.
Insure a safe work environment