Superintendent

Everstory Partners•Oak Brook, IL

5d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent supervises Grounds and Laborer workers at Bronswood Cemetery in Oak Brook, Illinois. This hands-on role is responsible for the care, maintenance, safety, and security of employees and visitors, as well as the overall upkeep and appearance of the property. The Superintendent leads by example and motivates the team to maintain an excellent location for families and visitors. The role includes ensuring the safety of patrons, visitors, and employees; maintaining and improving properties, buildings, fixtures, equipment, and operations; managing and supporting the maintenance team; providing training; and enforcing company policies and procedures. The Superintendent works with Sales and Administration to identify current and future location needs, performs landscaping and general maintenance, operates machinery safely, and installs or assists with installing cemetery vaults, headstones, and memorials as needed. Everstory Partners describes its mission as providing supportive spaces and compassionate, personalized support to individuals and families experiencing loss. The company offers a benefits package to full-time employees and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school equivalency required.
At least 3 years of grounds maintenance supervisory experience.
At least 5 years of mechanical or building maintenance experience.
Ability to supervise and train maintenance employees.
Ability to handle multiple tasks with interruptions.
Ability to operate maintenance equipment and machinery, including a backhoe and mowing and trimming equipment.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Valid state driver's license.
Availability to work some holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Cemetery work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of patrons, visitors, and employees at the location.
Maintain and improve Everstory properties, including buildings, fixtures, equipment, and operations.
Manage maintenance team members and coordinate maintenance across properties, buildings, and fixtures.
Support and train maintenance team members as needed.
Enforce company policies and procedures and coach subordinates as needed.
Work with location Sales and Administration to identify and discuss current and future needs.
Perform landscape maintenance, including weed-whacking and lawn mowing.
Handle day-to-day general maintenance duties.
Maintain and operate machinery safely and appropriately.
Install or assist with installing cemetery vaults, headstones, and memorials as needed.