Groundskeeper

Troost Cemeteries, Inc.; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Troost Cemeteries, Inc. is seeking a dedicated cemetery groundskeeper to maintain the grounds, locate grave sites, and support burial services. You will assist in interments and entombments, set up graveside equipment, and ensure markers and facilities are well-maintained.

The role requires operating small motors, lifting and physical work, and adherence to safety guidelines. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are essential for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum one year of experience operating small motorized equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Self-motivated, high energy and customer-focused.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to communicate and understand basic English.

Responsibilities

• Clears debris, maintains drives and walkways, and trims around markers and decorations.
• Open/close graves, set up graveside equipment, and assist in interments.
• Erect tents and arrange chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Prepare crypts for entombments and operate equipment as directed.
• Maintain and repair cemetery markers and features; service equipment.
• Follow safety rules and OSHA and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Operate hand-held tools

Measuring devices

Communication

Stamina

Teamwork

Independent work

Lifting/physical effort

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe operation

Lawn care equipment

Graveside setup

Job description

Maintains the overall appearance of cemetery that includes maintenance and grounds keeping, locating grave sites, installing crypt faces and headstones, conducting interments, entombments and inurnments, and repairs and maintenance tasks.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND FAVORABLE DRIVING RECORD AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways; cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways, and memorial markers, placing and removal of grave decorations, and snow removal.
• Assist in opening and closing of graves, setting up graveside and burial service equipment, assist in performing interments, entombments, and inurnments.
• Erects tents, canopies, and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony.
• Prepares crypts for entombments.
• Under supervision, may operate backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers, or monuments.
• Under supervision, may operate casket lift for entombments.
• Maintains and repairs existing markers and other cemetery features.
• Maintains, services, cleans, and properly stores equipment.
• Cleans and maintains facility to include performing minor repairs, painting, etc.
• Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience operating small, motorized equipment (i.e. weed eaters, chain saws, edger, leaf blowers, pumps, etc.).
• Valid and current driver’s license; safe driving record.
• Self-motivated, high energy and a customer-focused perspective.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to communicate and understand basic English.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES:

• 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
• Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yardstick, etc.)
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift top 60 lbs.
• Ability to lift to 150 with equipment assistance
• Ability to push and pull up to 300 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to multi-task.

Benefits include PTO, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance and 401k.

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