Cemetery Grounds Technician

Everstory Partners; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

STD Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Anniversary Award

Job summary

Everstory Partners is seeking a dedicated Cemetery Groundskeeper to maintain grounds, assist in funeral services, and ensure safety for staff and visitors. The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and strong work ethic across a cemetery site.

The position requires physical stamina, ability to operate maintenance equipment, and flexibility to work holidays or weekends. Competitive benefits accompany a full-time, on-site schedule at multiple park locations.

Qualifications

• High School equivalency required.
• 2+ years experience in maintenance or related field.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and machinery.
• Ability to read and execute memos and directives from supervisor and/or management.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with interruptions.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 80lbs.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Availability to work some holidays, evenings and weekends as needed.
• Reliable transportation due to travel between parks.

Responsibilities

• Performing all landscape maintenance duties such as weed-whacking, lawn mowing, etc.
• Maintaining equipment.
• All functions related to funeral services.
• Operating machinery appropriately in a safe manner.
• Installing or assisting in installing cemetery vaults.
• Installing headstones or memorials as needed.
• Handling the day-to-day general maintenance duties.
• Handling snow removal (if applicable).
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Grounds Superintendent.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Equipment operation

Reading memos

Organizational skills

Customer service

Lifting up to 80lbs

Education

High School equivalency

Tools

Maintenance machinery

Job description

Everstory Partners is seeking a dedicated Cemetery Groundskeeper to maintain grounds, assist in funeral services, and ensure safety for staff and visitors. The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and strong work ethic across a cemetery site.

The position requires physical stamina, ability to operate maintenance equipment, and flexibility to work holidays or weekends. Competitive benefits accompany a full-time, on-site schedule at multiple park locations.