Cemetery Groundskeeper: Outdoor Maintenance & Care

sci; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

sci is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper to maintain cemetery or funeral home grounds in Annandale, VA. The role covers mowing, lawn care, snow removal, flower bed tending and general upkeep to ensure a respectful, well-kept appearance on properties.

Responsibilities include operating power equipment, assisting with interments, grave layout, minor repairs, and complying with safety rules and regulations. Physical, outdoor work in all weather is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months relevant experience in landscaping or physical labor.
• Funeral industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs, tends flower beds and inspects assigned work areas.
• Operates lawn and grounds equipment including mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers and other power equipment.
• Removes debris and trash from grounds and may tend vases and wilted flowers.
• Assists in openings/closings for interments and grave layout with supervision.

Skills

Tool operation

Measurement skills

Weather tolerance

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Communication

Computing basics

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lawn mower

Snow blower

Weed eater

Leaf blower

Job description

sci is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper to maintain cemetery or funeral home grounds in Annandale, VA. The role covers mowing, lawn care, snow removal, flower bed tending and general upkeep to ensure a respectful, well-kept appearance on properties.

Responsibilities include operating power equipment, assisting with interments, grave layout, minor repairs, and complying with safety rules and regulations. Physical, outdoor work in all weather is required.