Cemetery Caretaker

Northstar-Memorial-Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Evergreen Cemetery in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Cemetery Caretaker to maintain the cemetery, mausoleum, and funeral home grounds. Responsibilities include groundskeeping, grave interments, marker installations, and general repairs. The role supports a dignified, caring environment for families.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma, and 6+ months of groundskeeping experience. Compensation ranges from $15.45 to $16.50 per hour plus insurance and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

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

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 leaves and grass
• Edges with stick edger
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways in a safe condition
• Cleans ponds and fountains
• Hand digs/trenching
• 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

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

6+ months experience in grounds keeping/maintenance

Job description

Evergreen Cemetery is looking for a Cemetery Caretaker to join our team in Tucson, AZ 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

Compensation: $15.45 - $16.5/hr.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Evergreen Cemetery has been a meaningful part of the Tucson community since 1907, providing generations of families with a place to honor, remember, and celebrate the lives of those they cherish most. Rooted in a long-standing tradition of service and care, our dedicated team helps families create lasting tributes while offering guidance, compassion, and support during life's most important moments. Joining Evergreen Cemetery means becoming part of a respected legacy committed to preserving memories and serving the community with dignity and excellence.

Evergreen Cemetery 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.