Cemetery Caretaker

Northstar-Memorial-Group; Fort Myers (FL); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Zusammenfassung

Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is seeking a Cemetery Caretaker in Fort Myers, FL to maintain cemetery and funeral home grounds, perform interments and grave-site work, and ensure safe, respectful surroundings for families.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least 6 months of grounds keeping/maintenance experience. The position offers a stable work environment with benefits and growth opportunities within NorthStar Memorial Group.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of experience in grounds keeping/maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Aufgaben

• Cuts grass.
• Maintains lawn and trims around trees, walkways, and memorial markers.
• Lays sod.
• Moves and removes flowers to and from the chapel and graveside.
• Blows leaves and grass.
• Edging with a stick edger.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways in a safe condition.
• Cleans ponds and fountains.
• Hand digs/trenching.
• Facilities Cleaning: maintains overall appearance and cleanliness of funeral homes and/or mausoleum facilities.
• Assists in loading and unloading caskets.
• Vehicle and golf cart washing/cleaning.

Kenntnisse

Grounds maintenance

Maintenance

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is looking for a Cemetery Caretaker to join our team inFort Myers, FL where we offer a passionate and purpose-filled work environment. The Cemetery Caretaker is responsible for the overall appearance of cemetery, mausoleum, and funeral home locations, including maintenance and grounds keeping, locating grave sites, digging graves, installing crypt faces, memorials, monuments, conducting interments, entombments and inurnments, and repairs and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass.
• Maintains lawn and trims around trees, walkways, and memorial markers
• Lays sod
• Moves and removes flowers to and from the chapel and graveside.
• Blows leaf and grass
• Edges with stick edger
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways in a safe condition.
• Cleans ponds and fountains
• Hand digs/trenching
• Facilities Cleaning:
  • Maintains overall appearance and cleanliness of funeral homes and/or mausoleum facilities.
  • Cleans and maintains the facility, performs minor repairs, painting, etc.
  • Assists in loading and unloading caskets.
  • Vehicle and golf cart washing/cleaning

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 + months of experience in grounds keeping and/or maintenance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home has been a trusted part of the Fort Myers community since 1954, providing compassionate care and personalized service to generations of families. With a commitment to honoring every life through meaningful tributes and lasting memorials, our team helps families navigate life's most important moments with dignity, respect, and understanding. Joining our location means becoming part of a legacy of service dedicated to supporting families, preserving memories, and making a meaningful difference in the community we proudly serve.

Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is part of the NorthStar Memorial Group family of properties. Voted one of 2026’s USA Today Top Workplaces, NorthStar Memorial Group is a privately held company that offers opportunities for growth with a broad network of support, while keeping the intimacy and personal impact you have at an independently owned property.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.