Cemetery Crew Leader II — Operations & Grounds Lead

City of Winter Haven, FL; Winter Haven, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 holidays per year

12 vacation days per year

12 sick days per year

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(a) retirement plan and Social...

Education/Tuition Assistance

Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Winter Haven, FL is seeking a Cemetery Crew Leader II to oversee daily cemetery operations, supervise a team, coordinate burial activities, and ensure safety and compliance. The role blends hands-on work with leadership, including mowing, landscaping, irrigation repairs, and record-keeping.

Strong supervision and heavy equipment experience are essential. Ideal candidates will have at least three years in grounds maintenance with supervisory duties, cemetery experience, and computer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum three years in grounds maintenance with supervisory experience.
• Two years cemetery experience preferred.
• Proficiency with cemetery record-keeping software and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily cemetery operations and maintenance; supervises a team.
• Coordinates burial operations, grave prep, and marker placement; maintains records.
• Operates and maintains heavy equipment; enforces safety protocols across the crew.
• Trains and mentors staff; assists in budget preparation and policy development.

Skills

Team supervision

Problem solving

Heavy equipment operation

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Grounds maintenance experience

Cemetery experience

Tools

Backhoes

Tractors

Mowers

Job description

The City of Winter Haven, FL is seeking a Cemetery Crew Leader II to oversee daily cemetery operations, supervise a team, coordinate burial activities, and ensure safety and compliance. The role blends hands-on work with leadership, including mowing, landscaping, irrigation repairs, and record-keeping.

Strong supervision and heavy equipment experience are essential. Ideal candidates will have at least three years in grounds maintenance with supervisory duties, cemetery experience, and computer