Groundskeeper

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND FAVORABLE DRIVING RECORD

• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways; cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways, and memorial markers, placing and removal of grave decorations, and snow removal.
• Assist in opening and closing of graves, setting up graveside and burial service equipment, assist in performing interments, entombments, and inurnments.
• Erects tents, canopies, and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony.
• Prepares crypts for entombments.
• Under supervision, may operate backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers, or monuments.
• Under supervision, may operate casket lift for entombments.
• Maintains and repairs existing markers and other cemetery features.
• Maintains, services, cleans, and properly stores equipment.
• Cleans and maintains facility to include performing minor repairs, painting, etc.
• Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines.

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience operating small, motorized equipment (i.e. weed eaters, chain saws, edger, leaf blowers, pumps, etc.).
• Valid and current driver’s license; safe driving record.
• Self-motivated, high energy and a customer-focused perspective.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to operate hand‑held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower
• Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yardstick, etc.)
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift top 60 lbs.
• Ability to lift to 150 with equipment assistance
• Ability to push and pull up to 300 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to multi‑task.

Benefits include PTO, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance and 401k.