Cemetery Grounds & Maintenance Technician

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper to maintain cemetery and funeral home grounds.

Responsibilities include mowing, snow removal, lawn care, and assisting with interments while ensuring the property remains welcoming and compliant with safety standards. You will operate basic grounds equipment, handle debris removal, and support team efforts in layout and preparations for burials, under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Minimum (6) months relevant experience in landscaping, general construction, warehouse, physical labor.
• Funeral industry experience preferred.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment such as shovel, rake, sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Physically agile and dexterous.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel and client families.
• Basic computer skills to enable retrieving and responding to email communications.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs, tends flower beds and inspects grounds to ensure standards are met.
• Operates lawn and grounds equipment including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters and leaf blowers.
• Removes debris and trash from grounds and may manage wilted flowers.
• Assists in openings and closings for interments and related activities.
• Assists in determining grave locations and layouts with guidance.
• May perform minor repairs to cemetery facilities or equipment.
• May assist with cremation-related duties under supervision and comply with regulations.
• May assist in moving and installing burial vaults.
• Follow safety rules and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Communication

Physical fitness

Measuring skills

Weather resilience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lawn mower

Snow blower

Weed Eater

Leaf blower

Shovel

Job description

S.E. Combined Services of Florida is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper to maintain cemetery and funeral home grounds.

Responsibilities include mowing, snow removal, lawn care, and assisting with interments while ensuring the property remains welcoming and compliant with safety standards. You will operate basic grounds equipment, handle debris removal, and support team efforts in layout and preparations for burials, under supervision.