Cemetery Landscape & Grounds Technician

Catholic Cemeteries Association; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

HSA

Life Insurance

FMLA & EAP

403(b) & Pension

Job summary

The Catholic Cemeteries Association is seeking a Landscape Technician to perform general landscape maintenance across Northeast Ohio cemeteries. You will carry out duties under the Landscape Manager, including snow removal and safety-compliant operations.

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:15 AM–4:30 PM, with daily travel between cemeteries. Requires physical ability to lift 75 lbs and chemical spraying certification. Benefits and steady schedule offered with career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in landscaping design or horticulture preferred.
• 1–3 years of direct relevant experience.
• 10-hour OSHA General Industry certification.
• Current, valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• Willing to obtain Ohio Commercial Spray License (current or preferred).
• Clean driving record; pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical exam required.

Responsibilities

• Implement plans as provided by supervisor.
• Ensure all work is completed safely per policies.
• Maintain grounds, vehicles, shop, and worksites with good housekeeping.
• Trim and prune trees and shrubs as required by supervisor.
• Plant trees, shrubs, or flowers per design instructions.
• Operate landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, backhoe, etc.).
• Lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Apply herbicide and fertilizer as directed.
• Prepare gravesite as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain OSHA PPE certification.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in landscaping/horticulture preferred

10-hour OSHA certification

Valid driver’s license

CDL license preferred

Ohio Commercial Spray License

Job description

The Catholic Cemeteries Association is seeking a Landscape Technician to perform general landscape maintenance across Northeast Ohio cemeteries. You will carry out duties under the Landscape Manager, including snow removal and safety-compliant operations.

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:15 AM–4:30 PM, with daily travel between cemeteries. Requires physical ability to lift 75 lbs and chemical spraying certification. Benefits and steady schedule offered with career growth opportunities.