Cemetery Groundskeeper

Everstory Partners; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing solace and support during times of loss. As a Cemetery Groundskeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining the beauty and safety of the grounds, ensuring that families have a peaceful place to remember their loved ones. Your attention to detail and commitment to service will help create a supportive environment for visitors. This position offers an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally while being part of a mission-driven team that values empathy and community. If you are dedicated and reliable, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with Company Match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Programs

Generous PTO Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in maintenance or related field.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance duties such as lawn mowing and weed-whacking.
• Maintain equipment and handle general maintenance duties.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Compassion

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Equivalency

Tools

Maintenance Equipment

Machinery

Job description

Description

Why Everstory

At Everstory Partners, our mission is to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss. At the heart of our mission is a deep understanding of the profound and complex nature of grief. Every person’s journey through loss is unique, and we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized support.

We also believe that grief is not a problem to be solved or a burden to manage alone, but rather a natural and beautiful part of the human experience. Backed by our national strength, our local partners play a steady role as a source of comfort and guidance, and a partner in celebrating the life and legacy of the person who has passed.

The Impact You Will Make

The Cemetery Groundskeeper at Everstory is a dedicated, reliable, and hard-working individual who understands the importance of detail and providing the highest level of service to our customers. This important role is responsible for the care, maintenance, and repairs of the property as well as the safety and security of the employees and visitors of the location. In this position, you will also be responsible for:

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

Core Competencies:

1. Compassion - Genuinely cares about people; is concerned about their work and non-work problems; is available and ready to help; is sympathetic to the plight of others not as fortunate; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others.
2. Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
3. Ethics and Values - Adheres to appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.

Requirements

1. High School equivalency required.
2. 2+ years experience in maintenance or related field.
3. Ability to operate maintenance equipment and machinery.
4. Ability to read and execute memos and directives from supervisor and/or management.
5. Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with interruptions.
6. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to lift up to 80lbs.
8. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Our Investment in You

Everstory Partners is proud to provide our employees with a quality work environment and opportunity for both personal and professional growth. As part of our ongoing commitment, we offer a competitive benefits package for our Full-Time Employees including: Medical, Dental, 401k with a company match, Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-term Disability, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Programs, Generous PTO Programs, Volunteer Opportunities & much more!

Everstory Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.