Cemetery Grounds Supervisor - Lead Maintenance & Care

Everstory Partners; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Everstory Partners is seeking a hands-on Superintendent to maintain and improve the grounds at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery in Grand Rapids, MI. You will lead maintenance staff, ensure safety and quality, and engage with families and the public in a professional manner.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to operate heavy equipment. A valid driver's license and flexibility to work some holidays, evenings, and weekends are

Qualifications

• High School equivalency required.
• 3+ years of grounds maintenance supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of mechanical/building maintenance experience.
• Cemetery work experience is preferred.
• Ability to supervise and train maintenance employees.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and machinery including backhoe and mowing/trimming equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Availability to work some holidays, evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Grounds and Laborer workers and ensure care, maintenance, safety and security of employees and visitors.
• Maintain overall upkeep and appearance of the cemetery property.
• Lead a hands-on team to deliver excellence and motivate staff.
• Coordinate with location Sales and Administration to discuss current and future needs.
• Perform landscape maintenance duties such as weed-whacking and lawn mowing.
• Operate machinery safely and responsibly.
• Install cemetery vaults, headstones, and memorials as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Leadership

Maintenance supervision

Education

High School equivalency

Tools

Backhoe operation

Mowing/trimming equipment

Job description

Everstory Partners is seeking a hands-on Superintendent to maintain and improve the grounds at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery in Grand Rapids, MI. You will lead maintenance staff, ensure safety and quality, and engage with families and the public in a professional manner.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to operate heavy equipment. A valid driver's license and flexibility to work some holidays, evenings, and weekends are