Cemetery Groundskeeper — Compassionate Maintenance

Everstory Partners; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401k with Company Match

Career Advancement and Training

Funeral and Cemetery Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid holidays

Job summary

Everstory Partners is seeking a dedicated Cemetery Groundskeeper to maintain and repair the grounds, ensuring safety and a high level of service for visitors. You will perform landscape tasks, operate machinery, and assist in cemetery-related installations while supporting the Grounds Superintendent.

The role requires physical endurance, reliability, and strong customer service. A high school equivalency and valid driver's license are essential, with some holidays and weekends expected.

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

• Perform 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 experience

Customer service

Organizational skills

Heavy lifting

Driver's license

Holiday/weekend availability

Education

High School equivalency

Job description

Everstory Partners is seeking a dedicated Cemetery Groundskeeper to maintain and repair the grounds, ensuring safety and a high level of service for visitors. You will perform landscape tasks, operate machinery, and assist in cemetery-related installations while supporting the Grounds Superintendent.

The role requires physical endurance, reliability, and strong customer service. A high school equivalency and valid driver's license are essential, with some holidays and weekends expected.