Cemetery Groundskeeper

Life Remembered; Donora (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Sick days

Paid holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Life Remembered is seeking a cemetery grounds maintenance worker in Westmoreland County to maintain cemetery grounds and facilities. The role includes grass cutting, edging, mulching, and arranging grave lots for burials, with attention to memorial installations.

Must be 18+, English literate, and able to pass a background check; backhoe and tractor experience is a plus. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old due to insurance regulations.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Must have valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Experience in operating a backhoe is helpful.
• Experience in driving tractors is preferred.
• Must wear personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Overall maintenance of cemetery grounds and buildings.
• Grass cutting, edge trimming, and mulching.
• Layout grave lots for burials and install memorials.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Driver's license

Background check

Backhoe operation

Tractor operation

PPE compliance

Job description

Join a team of do-ers that are reimagining the death care industry while providing world-class service to each and every family in our care.

The families we serve are at the core of our being. Our priority is always to better their experience with us and to exceed their expectations by providing world-class service.

Personal Accountability

We are on an ambitious journey together. To succeed, we must all remember to hold ourselves to a high standard that will yield results in our collective journey together.

Quality

Our families entrusted us with the care of their loved ones for eternity. We must always hold our properties, our products, and our service to high quality standards in their honor.

Teamwork

We must always recognize the amazing individuals on our team. However, at the same time, we must also recognize that it’s only through teamwork that we achieve greatness.

A Will to Win

We must always foster the Will to Win in every aspect of our business and in our position within the industry - whether it is providing exceptional service to a family or surpassing the competition.

Constant Improvement

As we progress forward, we must consistently examine and improve all areas of the business regardless of the status quo that has been set either by us or our predecessors.

At our Westmoreland County Memorial Park, the job entails being responsible for the overall maintenance of cemetery grounds and buildings. This includes, but is not limited to: grass cutting, edge trimming, and mulching, correctly laying out grave lots for burials and installing memorials.

• Individual must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Starting rate is $18.39 per hour. Union Position. Full Union rate after year.
• Full time - 40 hours per week. Occasionally, workload may require overtime.
• We offer an outstanding benefits package. After introductory period, sick days, paid holidays and vacation after a year.

Candidate:

• Must be at least 18 years old due to insurance regulations.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Must have valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Experience in operating a backhoe is helpful.
• Experience in driving tractors, is preferred.
• Must wear personal protective equipment.