Dignified Cemetery Grounds Specialist

AMERICAN CEMETERY SERVICES LLP; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

American Cemetery Services LLP in Wooster, OH is seeking a dedicated Cemetery Groundskeeper to maintain Sherwood Memorial Gardens. You will manage mowing, landscaping, grave-site preparation, and vegetation care to create a peaceful environment for families and visitors during their toughest moments.

The role requires physical outdoor work, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Prior groundskeeping or turf maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to operate riding mowers, hand tools, and light equipment safely.
• Physical ability for outdoor labor in all weather, including lifting and digging.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of appearance.
• Compassionate, respectful demeanor in a sensitive environment.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cemetery grounds through mowing, trimming, edging and landscaping.
• Prepare grave sites for burials including digging, backfilling, and turf restoration.
• Plant, prune and care for trees, shrubs, flowers and other vegetation.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment such as mowers, trimmers and tractors.
• Remove debris, leaves and litter to keep grounds clean year-round.
• Repair and maintain pathways, fencing, markers and cemetery infrastructure.
• Respond respectfully and professionally to the needs of visiting families and guests.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Tool operation

Physical endurance

Attention to detail

Compassionate demeanor

Reliability & punctuality

Independent work

Driver's license

Job description

American Cemetery Services LLP in Wooster, OH is seeking a dedicated Cemetery Groundskeeper to maintain Sherwood Memorial Gardens. You will manage mowing, landscaping, grave-site preparation, and vegetation care to create a peaceful environment for families and visitors during their toughest moments.

The role requires physical outdoor work, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.