Cemetery Grounds Maintenance

Career Opportunities; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Career Opportunities is seeking a Cemetery Grounds Maintenance worker to uphold the beauty and safety of our cemetery grounds. The role involves operating heavy equipment such as skid loaders and excavators and supporting burial operations with a safety-first approach.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, experience with heavy equipment, and the physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs frequently. Excellent communication and outdoor work readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in grounds maintenance with heavy equipment.
• Proficiency operating heavy equipment and landscaping tools.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs frequently and operate machinery safely.
• Strong attention to detail and safety-minded.
• Good communication and customer-service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance with heavy equipment.
• Clean and upkeep cemetery buildings, roads, and equipment.
• Assist burial process by preparing gravesites and setup.
• Follow safety standards when operating equipment and lifting.
• Provide courteous visitor assistance focusing on safety.
• Report maintenance issues or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Skid loaders

Excavators

Job description

Job Summary

Mahalo for your interest in this role Please see the full position description below and click Start Your Application when ready Salary Range 1945 2166 Per Hour An additional 509 per hr up to 40 hrs per week for H&W per wd 2015 5417 Revision 30This position is Service Contract Act which is subject to Health & Welfare benefits We are looking for a Cemetery Grounds Maintenance worker with experience in handling heavy equipment such as Skid Loaders and Excavators The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining cemetery grounds with a strong safety mindset the ability to lift 75 lbs frequently and expertise in operating heavy equipment

Responsibilities

• 1 Perform routine grounds maintenance tasks including mowing lawns trimming shrubs planting flowers and maintaining landscape features using heavy equipment like Skid Loaders and Excavators
• 2 Clean and upkeep cemetery buildings roads and equipment while ensuring safety is a top priority
• 3 Assist in the burial process by preparing gravesites setting up tents and chairs and utilizing heavy equipment where necessary
• 4 Adhere strictly to safety standards and regulations particularly when operating heavy equipment and lifting items up to 75 lbs frequently
• 5 Provide professional and courteous assistance to visitors focusing on safety while meeting their needs
• 6 Report maintenance issues safety concerns or equipment malfunctions promptly to the supervisor

Qualifications

• 1 High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 Previous experience in grounds maintenance particularly involving the operation of heavy equipment like Skid Loaders and Excavators
• 3 Proficiency in operating and maintaining heavy equipment and landscaping tools
• 4 Strong attention to detail excellent organizational skills and a safety oriented mindset
• 5 Ability to lift and move objects up to 75 lbs frequently with the physical capability to operate heavy equipment
• 6 Excellent communication skills and a customer service oriented approach
• 7 Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions maintaining a focus on safety at all times

We are an Equal OpportunityAffirmative ActionVEVRAA federal contractor All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law

We offer a best in class benefits program including medical dental and vision insurance; a 401k program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment Additionally employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more

We gives preference to internal candidates If no internal candidate meets our qualifications external candidates will be given consideration