Cemetery Groundskeeper & Interment Technician

Northstar-Memorial-Group; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Matching

Job summary

NorthStar Memorial Group seeks a Cemetery Caretaker for Graceland and Fairlawn Cemeteries in Decatur, IL. The role focuses on maintaining cemetery grounds, performing interments and general facilities upkeep to honor families’ traditions.

The position requires grounds keeping experience, a valid driver’s license, and a high school diploma. Compensation is $15–18 per hour with medical/dental/vision, HSA, life insurance, and 401(k) with employer matching.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience in grounds keeping and/or maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass and maintains lawns, walkways, and memorial markers.
• Lays sod and edges with a stick edger.
• Moves flowers to and from chapel and graveside.
• Cleans ponds and fountains; clears debris from drives and walkways.
• Hand digs/trenching for graves.
• Cleans and maintains funeral homes/mausoleum facilities; performs minor repairs and painting.
• Assists in loading/unloading caskets; cleans vehicles and golf carts.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

NorthStar Memorial Group seeks a Cemetery Caretaker for Graceland and Fairlawn Cemeteries in Decatur, IL. The role focuses on maintaining cemetery grounds, performing interments and general facilities upkeep to honor families’ traditions.

The position requires grounds keeping experience, a valid driver’s license, and a high school diploma. Compensation is $15–18 per hour with medical/dental/vision, HSA, life insurance, and 401(k) with employer matching.