Lead Groundskeeper - Cemeteries & Parks

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grand Rapids seeks a Groundskeeper III to lead cemetery grounds activities, oversee grave sales assistance, and coordinate grave maintenance. Responsibilities include turf maintenance in parks, irrigation management, and supervision of seasonal staff.

Applicant must have a High School diploma and five years of grounds keeping experience with pesticides, plus CDL Class A with air brake endorsement. Training in tractor/mower, Bobcat, and forklift to be completed within six months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Five years of grounds keeping experience with pesticides.
• CDL Class A with air brake endorsement required.
• Within six months: tractor/mower, Bobcat and forklift training completed.

Responsibilities

• Supervises seasonal maintenance staff and delegates tasks.
• Maintains cemeteries and grounds: mowing, watering, fertilizing, disease/insect checks.
• Operates irrigation systems and researches parts; ensures leaks are fixed.
• Digs and prepares graves; sets up burial services equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities; custodial tasks.

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CDL Class A

Backhoe training

Tractor/mower training

Bobcat training

Forklift training

Job description

City of Grand Rapids seeks a Groundskeeper III to lead cemetery grounds activities, oversee grave sales assistance, and coordinate grave maintenance. Responsibilities include turf maintenance in parks, irrigation management, and supervision of seasonal staff.

Applicant must have a High School diploma and five years of grounds keeping experience with pesticides, plus CDL Class A with air brake endorsement. Training in tractor/mower, Bobcat, and forklift to be completed within six months.