Cemetery Foreman

About the role

The Saint Charles Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a full-time Cemetery Supervisor to oversee the operations, maintenance, and improvements of Oak Grove Cemetery. Under the direction of the Parks Superintendent, this position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising cemetery staff and activities, ensuring high-quality service to families, visitors, and partner organizations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate burials, including locating burial plots and communicating with families, funeral directors, and monument companies.
• Sell burial plots; collect, process, safeguard, and accurately account for all payments and monies received; ensure compliance with established City financial procedures and internal controls; and maintain complete and accurate interment, burial, financial, and transaction records.
• Ensure all records are properly documented, verified, secured, and readily available for reconciliation, audit, and historical reference. Regularly review records for accuracy and completeness, promptly investigate and correct discrepancies, and ensure all financial transactions can be fully supported and traced through appropriate documentation.
• Organize, schedule, and supervise cemetery grounds and facilities maintenance, construction, installation, and improvement projects.
• Plan, oversee, and perform grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming vegetation, managing debris, and providing snow removal.
• Approve and coordinate equipment and supply purchases in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Promote and enforce safe working practices; train staff in proper equipment use and inspect grounds and equipment for safety compliance.
• Maintain inventories of materials and equipment; monitor usage and perform or oversee routine maintenance of machinery.
• Provide customer service to cemetery visitors and respond to inquiries, concerns, and emergencies.
• Assist with developing annual budgets and capital improvement plans, including recommending future projects, equipment needs, and facility upgrades.
• Support preparation of bid specifications, contracts, and related documents for construction and maintenance work; participate in contractor selection.
• Evaluate maintenance methods, equipment, and operational procedures; recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Respond to and resolve customer service issues and emergency situations in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus at least three years of progressive experience in public works, parks maintenance, construction, supervision, or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge and skills.
• Prior cemetery experience or vocational training/certification in heavy equipment operation, construction, or related fields preferred.
• Proficiency in basic computer systems and software.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate a backhoe and dump truck.
• Valid driver's license, with no record of suspension or revocation in any state, required at time of hire.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• FSA; HSA
• Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program
• Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits

Pay: $56,741.77 annually
Schedule: General hours of cemetery operations are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday; weekend and holiday work as needed for services