Compassionate Cemetery Groundskeeper

Everstory Partners; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D &/

STD Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Aspiring Managers Program

Everstory Cares - Employee Assistance

Legend Award Program

Funeral and Cemetery Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Everstory Partners in Owensboro, KY seeks a dedicated Cemetery Groundskeeper responsible for care, maintenance, and safety of the cemetery grounds and staff. You will perform landscape tasks, maintain equipment, assist in funeral services, operate machinery safely, and handle related duties with a focus on compassion and reliability.

A High School equivalency and 2+ years in maintenance are required; valid driver's license and ability to lift 80 lbs are essential; evenings and weekends may be

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

• Performing all 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

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift up to 80 lbs

Reading memos & directives

Maintenance equipment operation

Education

High School Equivalency

Job description

Everstory Partners in Owensboro, KY seeks a dedicated Cemetery Groundskeeper responsible for care, maintenance, and safety of the cemetery grounds and staff. You will perform landscape tasks, maintain equipment, assist in funeral services, operate machinery safely, and handle related duties with a focus on compassion and reliability.

A High School equivalency and 2+ years in maintenance are required; valid driver's license and ability to lift 80 lbs are essential; evenings and weekends may be