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. At the heart of our mission is a deep understanding of the profound and complex nature of grief. Every person’s journey through loss is unique, and we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized support. We believe that grief is not a problem to be solved or a burden to manage alone, but rather a natural and beautiful part of the human experience. As a Cemetery Groundskeeper, you will play a key role in maintaining the property, ensuring it remains a serene and dignified space for visitors.

Responsibilities

• Perform all landscape maintenance duties such as weed-whacking, lawn mowing, etc.
• Maintain equipment.
• Support all functions related to funeral services.
• Operate machinery appropriately in a safe manner.
• Install or assist in installing cemetery vaults.
• Install headstones or memorials as needed.
• Handle day-to-day general maintenance duties.
• Perform snow removal (if applicable).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Grounds Superintendent.

Core Competencies

• Compassion - Genuinely cares about people; is concerned about their work and non-work problems; is available and ready to help; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others.
• Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers.
• Ethics and Values - Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; 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

• 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

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour