Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Tech

DeKalb Health; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Lawn in Long Beach, CA is hiring a Maintenance Worker to care for cemetery grounds and facilities. This role works under supervision, performing grounds maintenance with hand tools and equipment.

Responsibilities include cleanup, storm drains, mowing, applying landscape chemicals, assisting families, operating equipment, helping with interments and event setups, and installing tents for services. A high school diploma and six months maintenance experience are required, with

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work on-site.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform general grounds clean-up and trash disposal.
• Clean and maintain storm drains.
• Mow section and garden lawns.
• Apply landscape chemicals, such as fertilizers, wetting agents, and herbicides.
• Assist client families and other guests with grounds maintenance requests.
• Operate specialized equipment to move materials.
• Assist with completing interments.
• Assist with setup and cleanup before and after special events.
• Install tents for funeral services.

Skills

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Customer service orientation

Weekend/holiday availability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Forest Lawn in Long Beach, CA is hiring a Maintenance Worker to care for cemetery grounds and facilities. This role works under supervision, performing grounds maintenance with hand tools and equipment.

Responsibilities include cleanup, storm drains, mowing, applying landscape chemicals, assisting families, operating equipment, helping with interments and event setups, and installing tents for services. A high school diploma and six months maintenance experience are required, with