Groundskeeper Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six months of relevant experience in landscaping, general construction, warehouse work, or physical labor demonstrating steady employment.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including a shovel, pick, rake, sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer, and leaf blower.
• Ability to accurately use measuring devices such as a tape measure or yardstick.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Physical agility and dexterity.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and carefully.
• Ability to work effectively with others to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel, and client families.
• Basic computer skills sufficient to retrieve and respond to email communications.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for frequent, continuous periods of up to six hours per day and frequently climb stairs to access buildings.
• Availability to work beyond standard hours as needed; schedule may fluctuate to an earlier or later shift.

Nice To Haves

• Funeral industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass, plow snow, water lawns, fertilize and trim shrubs, tend flower beds, and inspect assigned work areas to ensure standards are maintained.
• Operate lawn and grounds equipment, including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, and related power equipment.
• Remove debris and trash from grounds, which may include turning down vases and removing wilted flowers.
• Participate on teams performing openings and closings for interments, entombments, and inurnments.
• Assist in determining the location and layout of individual graves while following verification procedures.
• Perform minor repairs to cemetery, building systems, or equipment, as needed.
• Under supervision, perform some cremation-related duties, such as maintaining inventory and complying with federal and state cremation regulations.
• Assist in moving and installing burial vaults.
• Follow safety rules and corporate, federal, state, and local operating procedures and regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines.