Grounds & Facilities Superintendent

Job Responsibilities

• Oversight of operations in multiple cemeteries.
• Establish and communicate work, quality, and safety expectations.
• Coordinate staff work and time-off schedules.
• Manage grounds keeping, landscaping, and seasonal plantings.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and wildlife regulations.
• Build business relationships with local government authorities.
• Identify and implement efficiencies.
• Support change initiatives.
• Source and select vendors.
• Procure, store, and maintain sufficient inventory of tools, materials, equipment, and lawn treatments.
• Review and approve invoices for payment.
• Maintain equipment in proper working order.
• Manage mausoleum new construction.
• Prepare budgets, vendor sourcing and selection for new construction.
• Manage new construction build addressing and resolving issues.
• Collaborate with the home office on capital expenditure projects.
• Develop annual operating budget, personnel budget, and management expenses.
• Plan for equipment replacement.

People Development

• Develop a strong, trusting, and reliable team.
• Understand team members' career aspirations and provide assignments to develop skills and close gaps.
• Constructively address issues and provide timely appropriate feedback.
• Apply a proactive and collaborative management style to increase employee engagement and minimize turnover.
• Screens candidates (internal and external) and hire or promote a skilled and effective staff.
• Recommend pay increases and career advancements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least eight (8) years cemetery maintenance experience with increasing responsibilities.
• At least two (2) years supervising and managing staff.
• Environmental regulatory compliance experience.
• New Construction / capital expenditure developmental experience.