Cemetery Grounds Specialist: Maintenance & Care

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida is seeking a groundskeeper to maintain cemetery, mausoleum, or funeral home grounds in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role involves mowing, trimming, watering, and inspecting grounds daily.

You will operate lawn equipment, assist with interments, perform minor repairs, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance in a respectful, team-oriented environment. A high school diploma and at least 6 months of experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months relevant experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment such as shovel, rake, mower, weed eater and leaf blower.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs; inspects grounds to maintain standards.
• Operates lawn and grounds equipment (mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers).
• Removes debris and manages flowers and vases as needed.
• Participates in openings and closings for interments and inurnments; may assist with disinterment.
• May determine grave locations with assistance; follows verification procedures.
• May perform minor repairs to cemetery/building systems and assist with cremation-related duties; adheres to safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Equipment operation

Measuring tools

Weather tolerance

Teamwork

Communication

Basic computer skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months relevant experience

Tools

Lawn mower

Snow blower

Weed eater

Leaf blower

Job description

S.E. Combined Services of Florida is seeking a groundskeeper to maintain cemetery, mausoleum, or funeral home grounds in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role involves mowing, trimming, watering, and inspecting grounds daily.

You will operate lawn equipment, assist with interments, perform minor repairs, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance in a respectful, team-oriented environment. A high school diploma and at least 6 months of experience are required.