Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Under appropriate supervision and/or designated direction groundskeepers are responsible for the preparation and completion of all funeral services, general maintenance and the upkeep of assigned cemetery. Groundskeepers will also complete the installation of memorials.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off, and a pension and retirement plan. Benefits will depend on location and employment status.

Position responsibilities include setup and tear down for services, assisting office staff with locating gravesites or issues with graves, assisting backhoe operator as needed, completion of work orders, operating tools and equipment according to established safety procedures, preventive maintenance, performing tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes, performing flower, decoration and trash pickup according to assigned cemetery schedule, performing preparation for services, reporting and repairing minor plumbing leaks, adhering to safety training and protocols, protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service, adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy, taking a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, and being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization. Additionally, groundskeepers are responsible for performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include education sufficient to read, write and speak as needed for the job, a high school diploma or equivalent preferred, familiarity with maintenance tools and equipment, general labor or grounds keeping experience preferred, experience operating heavy equipment such as a Backhoe preferred, reliable transportation, valid driver license, and valid vehicle insurance.

Minimum knowledge and skills include the ability to work in extreme weather conditions, the ability to work in tight and elevated spaces, being detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, working well independently and on a team, having good written and verbal skills, and having good critical thinking and problem solving skills.