Lead Cemetery Groundskeeper & Parks Maintainer

City of Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision starting 1

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Grand Rapids is hiring a Groundskeeper III to lead cemetery and park grounds maintenance, including grave maintenance, irrigation, and equipment operation. The role requires supervising seasonal staff, managing turf, and ensuring safety and compliance in all duties.

Responsibilities include installing foundations, selling plots, and coordinating maintenance activities while maintaining park amenities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Five years of grounds keeping experience including use of pesticides.
• Any equivalent training/education/experience providing required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises seasonal maintenance staff and delegates tasks.
• Maintains cemeteries and grounds; cuts grass; maintains flowerbeds; applies herbicides.
• Operates irrigation systems and orders parts; checks for leaks; adjusts pressure.
• Digs and fills graves; sets up burial services equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities; handles custodial tasks.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Grounds maintenance

Pesticide application

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma

Five years groundskeeping experience

Tools

Backhoe

Tractor

Bobcat

Forklift

Job description

The City of Grand Rapids is hiring a Groundskeeper III to lead cemetery and park grounds maintenance, including grave maintenance, irrigation, and equipment operation. The role requires supervising seasonal staff, managing turf, and ensuring safety and compliance in all duties.

Responsibilities include installing foundations, selling plots, and coordinating maintenance activities while maintaining park amenities.