Cemetery Grounds & Landscape Specialist

Broylman Memorial Group; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Broylman Memorial Group is seeking a Cemetery Landscape Maintenance Associate to care for cemetery grounds, focusing on mowing, trimming, pruning, and weed control to preserve a serene environment for visitors and families.

Responsibilities include grave preparation, headstone setting, irrigation system support, and seasonal beautification while ensuring safety and compliance with cemetery policies.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness to lift 50+ lbs and work in all weather conditions.
• Proficiency with landscaping tools and basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain high landscape aesthetics and site cleanliness.
• Dependability to be punctual, reliable, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional conduct when working in sensitive cemetery environments.
• Ability to use basic technology/electronic forms and email when needed.
• Valid driver’s license to operate maintenance vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular lawn mowing, edging, trimming, and weeding to maintain cemetery grounds.
• Prune trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants to preserve health and aesthetics.
• Remove leaves, limbs, trash, and other debris from plots, pathways, and common areas.
• Maintain and monitor cemetery irrigation systems, including reporting malfunctions.
• Prepare and close graves; set headstones.
• Support seasonal landscape activities such as mulching and planting; exclude sod/seed.
• Maintain safe, clear walkways, driveways, and entrances.
• Operate, clean, and perform basic maintenance on landscaping equipment.
• Document equipment use and upkeep in logbooks as directed.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Dependability

Professionalism

Safety awareness

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Irrigation systems

Job description

The Broylman Memorial Group is seeking a Cemetery Landscape Maintenance Associate to care for cemetery grounds, focusing on mowing, trimming, pruning, and weed control to preserve a serene environment for visitors and families.

Responsibilities include grave preparation, headstone setting, irrigation system support, and seasonal beautification while ensuring safety and compliance with cemetery policies.