Cemetery Grounds & Maintenance Technician

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida is seeking an on-site Cemetery Maintenance Associate in Elmhurst, IL. You will support groundskeeping, grave preparation, and ceremony setup, including marker installation and backhoe operation under supervision.

The role is physically demanding and outdoors, requiring adherence to safety rules and customer-focused service. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least 6 months of cemetery maintenance experience, plus the ability to

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education required.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant cemetery maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools such as shovels and weed trimmers.
• Ability to lift up to 150 pounds with equipment assistance.
• Ability to push and pull up to 300 pounds.
• Good communication with associates and client families.
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Able to adapt to changing schedules and multitask.
• Basic computer skills for emails.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees and memorial markers.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways incl. snow removal.
• Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony.
• Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments.
• Arranges chapel for services.
• Prepares crypts for entombments.
• Operates backhoe under supervision to dig graves.
• Installs grave markers and crypt faces.
• Maintains and repairs cemetery features.
• Maintains, services, cleans and stores equipment.
• General maintenance of vehicles.
• Cleans and maintains facility and performs minor repairs.

Skills

Operating hand-held tools

Measuring devices

Physical stamina

Effective communication

Extreme weather tolerance

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shovel

Pick

Rake

Sledge hammer

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Leaf blower

Job description

S.E. Combined Services of Florida is seeking an on-site Cemetery Maintenance Associate in Elmhurst, IL. You will support groundskeeping, grave preparation, and ceremony setup, including marker installation and backhoe operation under supervision.

The role is physically demanding and outdoors, requiring adherence to safety rules and customer-focused service. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least 6 months of cemetery maintenance experience, plus the ability to