Cemetery Grounds Technician - Care & Maintenance

Everstory Partners; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Programs

Employee Assistance Fund

Job summary

Everstory Partners is seeking a Cemetery Groundskeeper to maintain and care for our cemetery grounds with a strong focus on safety and customer service. You will operate maintenance equipment, perform lawn care, and assist in funeral service-related tasks while upholding our standards of respect and professionalism.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 80lbs, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility to work holidays, evenings and weekends as needed.

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.
• This position requires availability to work some holidays, evenings and weekends as needed.

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 expertise

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Ability to lift 80 lbs

Valid state driver’s license

Education

High School equivalency

Tools

Maintenance equipment

Machinery operation

Job description

Everstory Partners is seeking a Cemetery Groundskeeper to maintain and care for our cemetery grounds with a strong focus on safety and customer service. You will operate maintenance equipment, perform lawn care, and assist in funeral service-related tasks while upholding our standards of respect and professionalism.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 80lbs, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility to work holidays, evenings and weekends as needed.