Cemetery Grounds Specialist — Landscaping & Grave Prep

City of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Durham is seeking a cemetery landscape maintenance worker to maintain lawns, beds and landscaped areas in City-owned Cemeteries, prepare grave sites, and assist with general grounds tasks. Duties include grass mowing, planting, and equipment operation with weekend rotation.

Position requires two years in landscaping or horticulture, a NC Class C license, pesticide applicator license, and outdoor work experience. Hours are 6:30 am–3:00 pm, with seasonal snow/ice duties.

Qualifications

• Two years of operations and specialized maintenance experience in landscaping or applied horticulture.
• Experience operating lawn equipment (mowers, trimmers, etc.).
• Knowledge of plant, shrub, and tree maintenance.
• Two years of experience working in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Performs mowing operations with various equipment and manages litter collection.
• Provides customer service and responds to questions/concerns.
• Prepare grave sites for burial services at City-owned Cemeteries.
• General grounds maintenance: mowing, grave maintenance, brush removal.
• Weekend work schedule is rotated among Cemetery staff.
• Work well on a team with urgency; perform duties safely and efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NC Pesticide Applicator’s License

Landscaping / applied horticulture coursework

Driver's License (NC Class C)

Job description

City of Durham is seeking a cemetery landscape maintenance worker to maintain lawns, beds and landscaped areas in City-owned Cemeteries, prepare grave sites, and assist with general grounds tasks. Duties include grass mowing, planting, and equipment operation with weekend rotation.

Position requires two years in landscaping or horticulture, a NC Class C license, pesticide applicator license, and outdoor work experience. Hours are 6:30 am–3:00 pm, with seasonal snow/ice duties.