Cemetery Grounds Technician — Heavy Equipment Operator

Career Opportunities; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Career Opportunities is seeking a Cemetery Grounds Maintenance worker to uphold the beauty and safety of our cemetery grounds. The role involves operating heavy equipment such as skid loaders and excavators and supporting burial operations with a safety-first approach.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, experience with heavy equipment, and the physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs frequently. Excellent communication and outdoor work readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in grounds maintenance with heavy equipment.
• Proficiency operating heavy equipment and landscaping tools.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs frequently and operate machinery safely.
• Strong attention to detail and safety-minded.
• Good communication and customer-service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance with heavy equipment.
• Clean and upkeep cemetery buildings, roads, and equipment.
• Assist burial process by preparing gravesites and setup.
• Follow safety standards when operating equipment and lifting.
• Provide courteous visitor assistance focusing on safety.
• Report maintenance issues or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Skid loaders

Excavators

Job description

Career Opportunities is seeking a Cemetery Grounds Maintenance worker to uphold the beauty and safety of our cemetery grounds. The role involves operating heavy equipment such as skid loaders and excavators and supporting burial operations with a safety-first approach.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, experience with heavy equipment, and the physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs frequently. Excellent communication and outdoor work readiness are essential.