Cemetery Grounds & Memorials Technician

Socket.dev; Haughton (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Louisiana (Haughton) seeks a Cemetery Groundskeeper to perform openings/closings for interments, install memorials, and maintain grounds and facilities. This role involves physical labor and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include using hand tools and heavy equipment, processing client work orders, and delivering respectful service to families. A high school diploma and at least 6 months of equipment experience are required, with valid licenses as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience operating standard equipment.
• Acceptable driving record and applicable license(s) to operate equipment/vehicles.
• Ability to operate various hand-held tools and heavy equipment safely.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work in different weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performs openings & closings for burials, entombments and inurnments.
• Sets, installs, and assembles foundations, memorials, and markers.
• Installs outer burial containers.
• Handles and completes work orders from client families for grave and marker maintenance.
• Responds to service/work order requests and conducts interment verification.

Skills

Operate hand tools and equipment

Operate mechanical equipment

Measuring devices

Effective communication

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Weather resilience

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Shovel

Pick

Rake

Sledge hammer

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Leaf blower

Chain saw

Pump

Dump truck

Tractor

Utility vehicle

Backhoe

Job description

Socket.dev in Louisiana (Haughton) seeks a Cemetery Groundskeeper to perform openings/closings for interments, install memorials, and maintain grounds and facilities. This role involves physical labor and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include using hand tools and heavy equipment, processing client work orders, and delivering respectful service to families. A high school diploma and at least 6 months of equipment experience are required, with valid licenses as needed.