Seasonal Cemetery Grounds & Operations Technician

City-of-Rochester-Hill; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rochester Hills is looking for a Cemetery Grounds MaintenanceWorker to support the Cemetery Division in maintaining grounds, assisting with funeral preparations, headstone installations, and marker systems. Work may be day shifts with occasional evenings or weekends to serve residents and patrons.

Responsibilities include lawn care, pruning, equipment upkeep, snow removal in season, and light office tasks such as auditing cemetery records and delivering mail to City Hall.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid Michigan driver's license with no more than four points currently on record.
• Acceptable criminal history.
• Basic proficiency with office computers and related software.
• Previous experience with grounds maintenance or light equipment operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs grounds maintenance, including lawn care, weed control, grave and lawn repairs, irrigation upkeep, pruning, tree and branch removal, and litter collection.
• Assists with cemetery operations, including funeral preparations, headstone and foundation installations, and maintaining the grave marker identification disc system.
• Completes custodial duties in the office and chapel, and supports general equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Contributes to seasonal tasks such as snow removal and election signage setup.
• Assists in administrative tasks, including auditing cemetery records, retrieving parts and fuel, and delivering mail to City Hall.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Light equipment operation

Office computer proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mowing equipment

Irrigation systems

Job description

The City of Rochester Hills is looking for a Cemetery Grounds MaintenanceWorker to support the Cemetery Division in maintaining grounds, assisting with funeral preparations, headstone installations, and marker systems. Work may be day shifts with occasional evenings or weekends to serve residents and patrons.

Responsibilities include lawn care, pruning, equipment upkeep, snow removal in season, and light office tasks such as auditing cemetery records and delivering mail to City Hall.