Cemetery Grounds & Maintenance Supervisor

Everstory-Partners; Grand Rapids Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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

EAP Fund

Legend Award

Funeral/Cemetery Benefits

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Everstory Partners is seeking a hands-on Superintendent to lead the Grounds and Laborer teams at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery in the Grand Rapids area. You will supervise maintenance staff, ensure safety, and maintain the property’s appearance for families and visitors.

This full-time role supports the location’s operations, including landscaping, equipment use, and cemetery installations, with opportunities for training, benefits, and growth within a values-driven organization.

Qualifications

• High School equivalency required.
• 3+ years of grounds maintenance supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of mechanical/building maintenance experience.
• Cemetery work experience is preferred.
• Ability to supervise and train maintenance employees.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with interruptions.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and machinery including backhoe and mowing/trimming equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a valid state drivers license.
• This position requires availability to work some holidays, evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Grounds and Laborer workers and maintain safety and security of staff and visitors.
• Maintain upkeep of Everstory properties, buildings and fixtures.
• Manage maintenance team members to carry out maintenance on properties, buildings, and fixtures.
• Provide maintenance team support and ongoing training when necessary.
• Enforce all company policies and coach subordinates as needed.
• Meet with location Sales and Administration to discuss current and future needs of the location.
• Perform landscape maintenance duties (weed-whacking, lawn mowing).
• Handle day-to-day general maintenance duties.
• Maintain and operate machinery safely.
• Install cemetery vaults, headstones, and memorials as needed.

Skills

Grounds supervision

Maintenance leadership

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe operation

Mowing equipment

Job description

Everstory Partners is seeking a hands-on Superintendent to lead the Grounds and Laborer teams at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery in the Grand Rapids area. You will supervise maintenance staff, ensure safety, and maintain the property’s appearance for families and visitors.

This full-time role supports the location’s operations, including landscaping, equipment use, and cemetery installations, with opportunities for training, benefits, and growth within a values-driven organization.