Cemetery Groundskeeper & Heavy Equipment Operator

Legacy Funeral Group; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Funeral Group is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Worker (Grave Digger) in the Abilene, TX area to maintain cemetery grounds and assist with interment processes. You will locate gravesites, lay out and excavate graves, install liners and refill plots according to procedures.

The role requires operating heavy equipment, maintaining irrigation systems, applying chemicals safely and adhering to OSHA and safety guidelines while delivering compassionate customer service.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Experience operating a loader/backhoe and other heavy equipment.
• Previous customer service and/or sales experience would be a definite asset.
• Good Communication skills.
• High level of compassion and integrity.
• Problem solving skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Professional and team player.

Responsibilities

• Locate gravesites using maps; lay out and excavate grave following interment verification procedures; install liner and refill the grave site after service.
• Water, mow, weed, trim, renovate and fertilize cemetery lawn areas.
• Plant, water and maintain landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, and lawns.
• Trim and prune trees and shrubs; stake trees as necessary.
• Apply herbicides, fungicides and pesticides safely; maintain records of fertilizers and chemicals used.
• Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of the cemetery's irrigation system; change and adjust heads; maintain controllers; plan and participate in large irrigation system installation and maintenance projects.
• Operate maintenance equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, backhoes, front loaders, and power tools such as mowers, edger and blowers; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; repair equipment as necessary.
• Equipment and facility maintenance and snow removal.
• Promote a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct.
• Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines.
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project.
• Work order completion.
• Meeting customers' needs.
• Perform basic security function by observing traffic flow into and out of grounds, guarding against vandalism when possible.
• Place markers on gravesite; set markers in cement; log and record incoming markers and settings.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• This job is Non-Exempt.

Skills

Loader operation

Heavy equipment operation

Communication skills

Compassion and integrity

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Team player

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Legacy Funeral Group is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Worker (Grave Digger) in the Abilene, TX area to maintain cemetery grounds and assist with interment processes. You will locate gravesites, lay out and excavate graves, install liners and refill plots according to procedures.

The role requires operating heavy equipment, maintaining irrigation systems, applying chemicals safely and adhering to OSHA and safety guidelines while delivering compassionate customer service.