Groundskeeper

The Michelle Martin Group • Dublin, VA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is a temporary position in Dublin, Virginia, working 40 hours per week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at a pay rate of $17.50 per hour. The role is with the Michelle Martin Group’s client and may continue longer than initially planned. The posting also refers to the position as Cemetery Caretaker.

The Groundskeeper maintains cemetery grounds and headstones, working closely with the Cemetery Manager or Supervisor and following instructions to preserve a respectful, well-kept environment. The work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions, including summer heat. Duties include grounds maintenance, operating landscaping equipment, removing debris, assisting with interments and related work, and following applicable safety procedures and regulations.

Requirements

• Experience in grounds and building services work.
• Experience with power tools and various types of lawn equipment.
• Experience maintaining equipment, including tractors, trucks, and light equipment.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including a shovel, pick, rake, sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer, and leaf blower.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and carefully.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel, and client families.
• Basic computer skills to retrieve and respond to email communications.
• Ability to work effectively with others to accomplish tasks.
• Physical agility and dexterity.
• Ability to use measuring devices accurately, such as a tape measure or yardstick.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and hold a valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to undergo background screening.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass, plow snow, water lawns, fertilize and trim shrubs, tend flower beds, and inspect assigned work areas to maintain standards.
• Operate lawn and grounds equipment, including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, and leaf blowers.
• Remove debris and trash from the grounds, including turning down vases and removing wilted flowers when needed.
• Participate on teams for openings and closings for interments, entombments, and inurnments.
• May perform disinterments.
• May determine the location and layout of individual graves with assistance and in accordance with verification procedures.
• May perform minor repairs to cemetery or building systems.
• Follow safety rules and corporate, federal, state, and local operating procedures and regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed