Compassionate Cemetery Groundskeeper & Maintenance Pro

Everstory Partners; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

STD Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Anniversary Award for each year of ser

Career Advancement and Training - Aspr

Everstory Cares - Employee Assistance

Legend Award Program

Funeral and Cemetery Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Everstory Partners is seeking a Cemetery Groundskeeper in Chesapeake, VA to care for our cemetery grounds, maintain equipment, and support funeral services while ensuring safety and respectful service to visitors.

You will perform landscape maintenance, operate and maintain machinery, install headstones or vaults as needed, and collaborate with the Grounds Superintendent. A valid driver's license and physical ability to lift up to 80 lbs are required.

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.
• 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

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Education

High School equivalency

Job description

Everstory Partners is seeking a Cemetery Groundskeeper in Chesapeake, VA to care for our cemetery grounds, maintain equipment, and support funeral services while ensuring safety and respectful service to visitors.

You will perform landscape maintenance, operate and maintain machinery, install headstones or vaults as needed, and collaborate with the Grounds Superintendent. A valid driver's license and physical ability to lift up to 80 lbs are required.