Cemetery Groundskeeper: Compassionate Care & Maintenance

Everstory-Partners; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

401k with Company Match

Career Advancement and Training

Job summary

Everstory Partners in DeLand, FL is seeking a dedicated Cemetery Groundskeeper to care for and maintain the property and ensure safety for staff and visitors. Responsibilities include lawn care, equipment maintenance, and support of funeral services, with safe operation of machinery and vault/headstone installation as needed.

The role requires strong organizational and customer service skills, ability to lift 80 lbs, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility for holidays, evenings, and weekends.

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

Equipment operation

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High school equivalency

Job description

Everstory Partners in DeLand, FL is seeking a dedicated Cemetery Groundskeeper to care for and maintain the property and ensure safety for staff and visitors. Responsibilities include lawn care, equipment maintenance, and support of funeral services, with safe operation of machinery and vault/headstone installation as needed.

The role requires strong organizational and customer service skills, ability to lift 80 lbs, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility for holidays, evenings, and weekends.