Cemetery Grounds Technician - FT Restlawn

Theuniversityunion; Brokaw Corners (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Theuniversityunion in Wisconsin is seeking a reliable groundskeeper for cemetery groundskeeping and burial services. This role requires outdoor work, teamwork, and strict safety adherence.

Compensation is $20.00–$22.00 per hour with a 40-hour week and weekends in May; strong landscaping and mechanical experience preferred; ability to lift 30 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience required.
• Landscaping experience required.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to walk/stand for 7.5 hours.
• Ability to lift 30 lb and 25 lb above chest level.
• Experience with back hoe operation and basic equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundskeeping, landscaping, and burial services.
• Follow safety and procedures for efficient execution.
• Memorial placement and maintenance.
• Landscaping, building, and feature maintenance.
• Property maintenance and beautification.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and equipment guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Landscaping experience

Weather tolerance

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Tools

Backhoe

Job description

Description

What We’re Looking For:

• Reliable individuals who take pride in their work
• Team players who can follow instructions and work independently
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions (rain, snow, cold, heat)
• Willingness to perform physical labor and handle landscaping tasks
• Commitment to professionalism and respect in a cemetery setting
• Strong knowledge of landscaping equipment and machinery operation
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment
• Mandatory 40 hours per week with required weekends in May

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform all functions related to groundskeeping, landscaping, and burial services
• Follow procedures for the safe, efficient, and accurate execution of duties

Specific Duties Include:

• Memorial placement and maintenance
• Landscaping, building, and feature maintenance
• Property maintenance and beautification
• Compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Safe and proper use of supplies and equipment, including basic maintenance and repairs
• Working effectively as a team with various crew members
• Following all company safety procedures and equipment operation guidelines
• Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Compensation:

• $20.00-$22.00/hour

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Mechanical experience
• Landscaping experience
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Walking and standing are required 7.5 hours of workday
• Twisting, bending, pulling, and pushing are required 7.5 hours of workday
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
• Ability to lift 25 pounds above chest level
• Operation of back hoe
• Requires ability to reach above head
• Position may require ability to climb on occasion
• Use of hand tools required; ability to use one hand at 10 pounds
• Ability to work days Monday through Friday and Saturdays in May and when needed for burial services