Grounds Superintendent

SCI Shared Resources•Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Manage and oversee maintenance and development across multiple large and complex cemeteries. Ensure compliance with environmental, wildlife, and safety regulations; collaborate with Market and home office teams on capital expenditure projects; and build a high-performing team focused on exceeding customer expectations. The area of responsibility may also include funeral homes, crematories, or mausoleums. Oversee cemetery operations, groundskeeping, landscaping, seasonal plantings, staff scheduling, vendors, inventory, invoices, equipment, budgets, and construction projects. Work with local government authorities to resolve issues, identify efficiencies, and support change initiatives. Develop team members, address performance issues, hire or promote staff, and recommend pay increases and career advancements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least eight years of cemetery maintenance experience with increasing responsibilities.
At least two years of experience supervising and managing staff.
Environmental regulatory compliance experience.
New construction or capital expenditure development experience.
Knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to the industry.
Knowledge of wildlife regulations applicable to the industry.
Knowledge of staff and public safety regulations applicable to the industry.

Responsibilities

Oversee operations and maintenance of multiple cemeteries.
Establish and communicate work, quality, and safety expectations so cemetery services exceed customer expectations.
Coordinate staff work and time-off schedules to ensure appropriate coverage and minimize overtime.
Manage groundskeeping, landscaping, and seasonal plantings to maintain a welcoming and manicured appearance.
Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and wildlife regulations.
Build business relationships with local government authorities to facilitate resolution of issues and concerns.
Identify and implement efficiencies and support change initiatives.
Source and select vendors; procure, store, and maintain sufficient inventory of tools, materials, equipment, and lawn treatment.
Review and approve invoices for payment and maintain equipment in proper working order.
Manage mausoleum new construction, including obtaining drawings, preparing budgets, sourcing and selecting vendors, and resolving construction issues.
Collaborate with the home office on capital expenditure projects, including timelines, resources, responsibilities, and management of activity and noise in consideration of cemetery services.
Develop annual operating, personnel, and management expense budgets and plan for equipment replacement.
Develop a strong, trusting, and reliable team; understand team members' career aspirations and provide skill-building assignments.
Constructively address issues and provide timely, appropriate feedback.
Use a proactive and collaborative management style to increase employee engagement and minimize turnover.
Screen internal and external candidates and hire or promote skilled staff.
Recommend pay increases and career advancements.