Cemetery Groundskeeper

About the role

At Everstory Partners, our mission is to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss. The Cemetery Groundskeeper is a dedicated, reliable, and hard-working individual who understands the importance of detail and providing the highest level of service to our customers. This role is responsible for the care, maintenance, and repairs of the property, as well as the safety and security of employees and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Performing all landscape maintenance duties such as weed-whacking, lawn mowing, etc.
• Maintaining equipment.
• All functions related to funeral services.
• Operating machinery appropriately in a safe manner.
• Installing or assisting in installing cemetery vaults.
• Installing headstones or memorials as needed.
• Handling the day-to-day general maintenance duties.
• Handling snow removal (if applicable).
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Grounds Superintendent.

Core Competencies

• Compassion - Genuinely cares about people; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others.
• Customer Focus - Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers.
• Ethics and Values - Adheres to an effective set of core values and beliefs; acts in line with those values; practices what they preach.

Requirements

• High School equivalency required.
• 2+ years experience in maintenance or related field.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and machinery.
• Ability to read and execute memos and directives from supervisor and/or management.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with interruptions.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Availability to work some holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Benefits

Everstory Partners offers a competitive benefits package for Full-Time Employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and STD Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Anniversary Award for each year of service
• Career Advancement and Training - Aspiring Managers Program
• Everstory Cares - Employee Assistance Fund
• Legend Award Program
• Funeral and Cemetery Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401k with Company Match

Pay

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour