Cemetery Groundskeeper

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

American Cemetery Services LLP is looking for a dedicated and respectful Cemetery Groundskeeper to join our team in at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Wooster, OH. This is a meaningful role where your hard work directly contributes to providing a peaceful, well-maintained environment for families and visitors during their most important moments. If you take pride in outdoor work and have a strong attention to detail, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain cemetery grounds through regular mowing, trimming, edging, and landscaping
• Prepare grave sites for burials, including digging, backfilling, and restoration of turf
• Plant, prune, and care for trees, shrubs, flowers, and other vegetation throughout the grounds
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on groundskeeping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and tractors
• Remove debris, leaves, and litter to keep the cemetery clean and presentable year-round
• Repair and maintain pathways, fencing, markers, and other cemetery infrastructure
• Respond respectfully and professionally to the needs of visiting families and guests

Requirements:

• Prior experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or turf maintenance preferred
• Ability to operate riding mowers, hand tools, and light equipment safely
• Physical ability to perform outdoor labor in all weather conditions, including lifting and digging
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of appearance
• Compassionate, respectful demeanor when working in a sensitive environment
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Valid driver's license preferred

About Us:

American Cemetery Services LLP is a trusted provider of cemetery management and grounds care services serving communities in Ohio. We are committed to honoring the memory of those laid to rest by maintaining beautiful, dignified grounds that bring comfort to grieving families. Our team is built on integrity, compassion, and a shared dedication to doing meaningful work every single day.