Gravesite Groundskeeper & Backhoe Operator

Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes is seeking a Cemetery Grounds & Maintenance Worker/Backhoe Operator in Phoenix to maintain grounds, set up and inter interment sites, and operate a backhoe with care to protect markers and spaces. You will perform routine equipment checks and support after-hours emergencies as needed.

The role requires reliable, detail-oriented individuals who can read cemetery maps, follow instructions, and work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and accuracy; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns, trim markers, edge roads and pathways, assist with sprinkler repair, paint and cleans cemetery grounds, if necessary.
• Assist in the set up, opening, interment/entombment, closing of burial sites.
• Provide general maintenance of the cemetery grounds and buildings in a professional and safe manner and in accordance with guidelines established by DOPCCFH.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower.
• Install memorials i.e., granite and bronze headstones, bronze lettering, niche plates.
• Check location and lay out grave prior to excavation.
• Responsible for excavating, backfilling, and compacting graves.
• Sets outer containers, i.e. vaults and grave boxes.
• Assist in grave setups and lowering devices.
• Assist in proper layout of crypts and niches.
• Performs routine checks and daily maintenance of all equipment.
• Periodically assists in the development of new areas and maintenance of existing locations.
• Act as back up responder for after hours emergencies such as alarm, water line breaks, etc.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Stamina

Read/write English

Work independently

Evenings/weekends availability

Backhoe/tractor knowledge

Tools

Backhoe operation

Small engine equipment

Job description

Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes is seeking a Cemetery Grounds & Maintenance Worker/Backhoe Operator in Phoenix to maintain grounds, set up and inter interment sites, and operate a backhoe with care to protect markers and spaces. You will perform routine equipment checks and support after-hours emergencies as needed.

The role requires reliable, detail-oriented individuals who can read cemetery maps, follow instructions, and work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.