Funeral Lead Maintenance/Groundskeeper Job Tacoma area,Washington USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Open: October 16, 2026

Close: October 30, 2026

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Groundskeeper

Department: Funeral

Reports To: Director of funeral

Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time

Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits

Requisition: 917

* Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

employer paid medical
dental
vision
life insurance
a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing
paid holidays
paid time off including birthday leave

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Funeral Director, and while performing regular maintenance/groundskeeper duties, assists with the daily direction, functions, and supervision of the maintenance staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides leadership and daily direction to maintenance staff. Assists Director with interviews. Provides job training to employees. Monitors and assigns staff work assignments and ensures timely completion of work. Addresses and resolves customer complaints or forwards to Director.

Coordinates and assists in inspections for fire and electrical codes, elevators, boilers, equipment, building/facilities damage of maintenance. Reports inspection results to Director. Coordinates and assigns necessary repairs or part replacements.

Assists with effective and efficient management of maintenance equipment. Completes and maintains inventory control records. Monitors equipment check-out and return.

Promotes maintenance staff safety.

Performs all custodial work at Funeral Dept. buildings including cleaning restrooms, collecting garbage and recycling vacuuming, dusting, mopping on a daily basis. Wash windows every three or four months. Set-up/remove tables and chairs, etc. after each service.

Performs general plumbing work. Notifies Director for assistance from outside vendors.

Performs work orders in building, including general maintenance, ac unit installation, installing ADA accommodations, etc.

Perform all maintenance work at buildings being used for Funeral Dept., both inside and outside including moving of office furniture, keep water coolers operational and set-up of office equipment. Outside work includes: trash-pick on properties, mowing, weeding, raking, snow preparations, etc.

Keep and maintain keys to Funeral Dept. buildings, including an updated key log.

Order and maintain maintenance supplies under budget regulations which will require the Director’s signature.

Provide regular up-keep and maintenance of department vehicles such as washing and detailing inside and out.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Position will assign work orders to staff and ensure that all projects are completed timely and accurately. May supervise maintenance staff if the Director is out.

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); four plus years of facilities experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups…

Funeral Lead Maintenance​/Groundskeeper

Funeral Lead Maintenance/Groundskeeper