Landscape Grounds Worker

Forest Lawn Mortuary • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives. Our Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a wide variety of maintenance tasks associated with the care of cemetery grounds and facilities. This position will work under direct supervision, individually, or with a team. Duties include grounds maintenance functions such as working with hand tools and equipment operation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a maintenance position.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Must have a caring and professional demeanor and enjoy helping families at a difficult time.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work on-site.

Responsibilities

• General grounds clean-up and trash disposal.
• Clean and maintain storm drains.
• Repair lawn damage.
• Mow section and garden lawns.
• Trim memorial tablets.
• Replant landscapes.
• Apply landscape chemicals such as fertilizers, wetting agents, herbicides.
• Assist client families and other guests with grounds maintenance requests.
• Operate specialized equipment to move materials.
• Assist in completing interments.
• Assist in set-up and clean-up before and after special events.
• Install tents for funeral services.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed