Cemetery Grounds Manager

Catholic-Funeral-; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services of the Diocese of Sacramento seeks a Cemetery Grounds Manager for St. Mary Cemetery and Funeral Center.

This role plans, organizes, coordinates and manages landscape and grounds across assigned cemeteries, working to support harmonious interaction between sales and cemetery staff and build strong relationships with parishes and the local community. The position requires leading a hands-on grounds team, ensuring safety, quality standards, regulatory

Qualifications

• 3+ years cemetery/landscape/grounds maintenance experience.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Valid California Driver's License required.
• California Pesticide Applicators License preferred.
• Catholic in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Catholic Funeral Rites of a Vigil, Funeral Mass and Committal Ceremony.
• Lead Cemetery Grounds staff with a front-facing, hands-on approach.
• Monitor and manage grounds/facility maintenance budgets for quality and efficiency.
• Maintain cemetery inventory and recommend improved inventory opportunities.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and mentor Cemetery Grounds staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory entities.
• Set and uphold high standards of care for grounds and facilities.
• Provide exceptional customer service to families and the public.
• Review contracts, invoices and other documents for accuracy.
• Support strategic plans, policies, and procedures to achieve goals.
• Oversee capital maintenance and development projects as needed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Supervisory experience

California Driver's License

Pesticide Applicators License

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate of Science (AS) or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position

Cemetery Manager, Grounds and Facilities

Location

St. Mary Cemetery and Funeral Center

Position Status

Full Time

Schedule

Monday - Saturday (Rotating Schedule)

Category

Exempt

Compensation

$90,000 - $100,000 annual plus bonus potential

Supervisor

Reports to the Director of Operations or other manager as assigned

Job Summary

The Cemetery Grounds Manager must be committed to meeting the goals and objectives of Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services of the Diocese of Sacramento. The Cemetery Grounds Manager is to plan, organize, coordinate and manage the landscape and grounds activities for assigned cemeteries. Additionally, the Cemetery Grounds Manager is responsible for coordinating and supporting a harmonious interaction between the sales and cemetery personnel, as well as forging strong, lasting relationships within the local community and parishes.

Essential Functions

1. Deliver our Ministerial mission of caring for the dead and providing the Catholic Funeral Rites of a Vigil, Funeral Mass and Committal Ceremony.


2. Leads the Cemetery Grounds staff through a front facing hands-on approach to provide exceptional experiences.


3. Monitors and maximizes grounds and facility maintenance budgets ensuring the highest level of quality possible.


4. Maintains cemetery inventory and makes recommendations to increase inventory opportunities where appropriate.


5. Recruit, develop, train, evaluate and mentor Cemetery Grounds staff.


6. Makes hiring and disciplinary recommendations.


7. Ensures operational and reporting compliance with all federal, state and local governance and regulatory entities.


8. Responsible for implementing quality standards of care for grounds and facilities.


9. Ensures compliance with all safety standards and internal safety programs.


10. Set and exhibit exceptional customer service skills including working directly with families as needed.


11. Provide written and oral responses as required to inquiries or complaints regarding operational matters in such a manner as to protect the Church's integrity and good public image.


12. Accurately review and approve contracts, invoices and other documents.


13. Assist in creating and implementing strategic plans, policy, procedures and protocols to achieve goals and objectives.


14. May oversee capital maintenance and development projects for assigned locations.


15. Must be familiar with the SEIU labor contact and ensure management compliance with the contract.


16. Local day travel to various sites is required.


17. Other duties as may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a minimum of 3 years of cemetery, landscape or grounds maintenance work experience.

Must have a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.

Must possess a valid California Driver's License.

Possession of a valid California Pesticide Applicators License or Certificate preferred.

Must be a Catholic in good standing

Education

Accredited Associate of Science (AS) or Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Ability

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Practicing Catholic with knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church;

Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook); excellent interpersonal and phone skills; great organizational skills; ability to maintain strict confidentially; professional temperament and appearance; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; ability to work and relate to a variety of personalities and cultures with diplomacy, friendliness and poise; able to work in a team-oriented environment; handle multiple assignments consecutively and prioritize workload.

This job requires a background check.