Landscape Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN EXEMPT: NOJOB TYPE: Full-time DAYS: Monday - Friday REPORTS TO: Sr. Crew Supervisor JOB SUMMARY:The Landscape Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining cemetery grounds to ensure a clean, respectful, and well-manicured environment for visitors and families. This role requires experience operating small landscaping equipment and working in a cemetery setting with professionalism, attention to detail, and sensitivity.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform routine landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, planting, and debris removalOperate small equipment such as walk-behind mowers, blowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers and edgersEnsure equipment is cleaned, maintained, and stored properlyAlways follow safety procedures and OSHA guidelinesWork collaboratively with crew members and follow direction from Senior Crew SupervisorsProvide respectful service when working near funeral services and visiting familiesNotifying crew supervisor immediately of unsafe working conditions or practices observed in the area Follow company core values, Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Quality, & ServiceOther duties may be assignedQUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience in landscape maintenance, preferably within a cemetery environmentExperience operating and maintaining small landscape equipmentAbility to operate hand tools and power tools safelyAbility to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditionsUnderstanding of safe equipment operation and basic mechanical troubleshootingAbility to follow instructions and work effectively under Senior Crew SupervisorsPREFERRED SKILLS: Experience working in a cemetery, park, or large landscaped property preferredBilingual (English/Spanish) a plusAbility to work independently and as part of a teamGood communication skillsProfessional demeanor and sensitivity to cemetery operationsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged periods standing, walking, stretching, bending, climbing ladders, kneeling, pulling and repetitive tasksMust be physically able to operate power equipmentMust be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and uneven ground and landscape slopes.Regularly lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds, frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 poundsWORK ENVIRONEMENT:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Must be able to work quietly and respectfully during services. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.