Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Specialist

Everstory-Partners; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

STD Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Anniversary Award

Career Advancement and Training

Employee Assistance Fund

Legend Award Program

Funeral and Cemetery Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Everstory Partners in Staunton, VA, is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the cemetery grounds, assist with funeral services, and ensure safety for staff and visitors. You will operate maintenance equipment, perform lawn and landscape tasks, and handle vaults and headstones as needed.

The ideal candidate has a high school equivalency, 2+ years in maintenance, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 80 lbs. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• High school equivalency required.
• 2+ years maintenance or related field experience.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and machinery.
• Ability to read and execute memos and directives from supervisor and/or management.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with interruptions.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 80lbs.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• This position requires availability to work some holidays, evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performing all landscape maintenance duties such as weed-whacking, lawn mowing, etc.
• Maintaining equipment.
• All functions related to funeral services.
• Operating machinery appropriately in a safe manner.
• Installing or assisting in installing cemetery vaults.
• Installing headstones or memorials as needed.
• Handling the day-to-day general maintenance duties.
• Handling snow removal (if applicable).
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Grounds Superintendent.

Skills

Maintenance

Equipment operation

Customer service

Reading memos

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

High School equivalency

Job description

Everstory Partners in Staunton, VA, is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the cemetery grounds, assist with funeral services, and ensure safety for staff and visitors. You will operate maintenance equipment, perform lawn and landscape tasks, and handle vaults and headstones as needed.

The ideal candidate has a high school equivalency, 2+ years in maintenance, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 80 lbs. Weekend and holiday availability is required.