Grounds Maintenance/ Cemetery Lead

City of Haines City; Haines City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Haines City is hiring for a Cemetery Maintenance Supervisor to oversee burial services in City cemeteries. You will meet with customers for plot selection, mark and label boundaries, and coordinate with funeral homes and vault companies.

The role includes supervising Grounds Maintenance Cemetery workers, coordinating daily schedules, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining accurate burial records. Weekend and night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in grounds maintenance.
• Must have valid Florida Driver license (Class E).
• Must obtain Class B CDL within six months of hire.
• Willingness to work weekends and night hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and coordinate burial services in City cemeteries.
• Meet with customers for plot selection and space verification.
• Prepare and label boundaries for funerals and monuments; map burial plots.
• Supervise cemetery staff; schedule daily/weekly tasks; ensure safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with public, funeral homes, and vault companies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Grounds maintenance

Communication skills

Landscaping equipment

Map navigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

I-Pad maps

Job description

***Position open until October 18, 2026***

The City of Haines City is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to their race, sex, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The City of Haines City is a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who complete the initial screening process will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical. Police Department applicants will also be required to take a Polygraph Examination. All information provided by an applicant will be verified for truthfulness and accuracy if a conditional offer of employment is made. Applications and other submitted documents are considered public records.

Salary range is provided to show the min to max compensation for a position. It is not the basis for or guarantee of a starting salary.

Position Function

Under the direction of the Parks Supervisor or Parks Superintendent, performs duties necessary to ensure the accurate and professional maintenance and coordination of burial services in City owned cemeteries. Duties include, but are not limited to, meeting with customers for plot selection; marking and labeling boundaries for funeral services and monuments; property upkeep; and coordination between public, funeral homes and vault companies. Responsible for mapping and recording burial plots.

Essential Duties

1. Performs duties necessary to ensure the accurate and professional maintenance and coordination of burial services in City owned cemeteries. Duties include, but are not limited to, meeting with customers for plot selection; marking and labeling boundaries for funeral services and monuments; property upkeep; and coordination between public, funeral homes and vault companies. Responsible for mapping and recording burial plots.
2. Completes and submits weekly observations on all individuals under your supervision to the Parks Supervisor. Ensures all individuals under your supervision are maintaining and operating city equipment according to city policies and procedures. Details daily/weekly work assignments for all individuals under your supervision. Monitor and maintain a safe, efficient and effective working relationship among yourself and all employees under your supervision. Monitor adherence to all city policies and procedures by all individuals under your supervision. Assist Grounds Maintenance Cemetery workers with learning cemetery procedures and requirements.
3. Prioritizes, coordinates and ensures efficiency of all daily maintenance schedules. Schedules and maintains a consistent and uniform routine that encompasses all daily, weekly and monthly maintenance requirements. Ensures daily checklists, vehicle mileage logs and daily work logs are kept current and up to date. Records data from all requested cemetery meetings, layouts and mark offs. Works with Irrigation Lead/Technician to resolve any irrigation issues in your areas. Works with licensed Applicators in applying any necessary chemicals and fertilizer in your areas. Monitors/performs daily equipment/vehicle maintenance and clean up.
4. Meets with prospective buyers to show and verify spaces for purchase. Assists prospective buyers with purchase application.
5. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Environment

Duties are performed primarily within an outdoor environment or setting. Possible exposure to electrical and chemical hazards; vibration; loud noise; inclement weather; and dust, allergens and mold.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Required knowledge and experience is normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School Diploma or GED, and one (1) year of supervisory experience in grounds maintenance work or related experience are required.
• Must exhibit attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
• Must be able to communicate and present oneself in a professional manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships with City employees and officials, and the general public.
• Ability to take and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to read and understand product instructions, especially as it pertains to chemical application and associated dosages.
• Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and pressure of a fast paced work environment.
• Ability to work during weekends and night time events and hours of operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of dimensions and distances. Knowledge of I-pad/computer usage to navigate maps and grids.
• Skilled in operating landscaping equipment and hand held and/or power tools.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a Valid Florida Class E driver license.
• Must pass applicable pre-employment testing and background and credit checks.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Class "B" or higher State of Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.