Superintendent

ICCFA - International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Matching

Job summary

NorthStar Memorial Group, LLC in Oakland, CA, seeks a Superintendent for Chapel of the Chimes. The role requires leadership of groundskeeping and facilities maintenance across mausoleum, garden areas, and service spaces, with a focus on safety, quality, and customer experience.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in facilities management, supervisory experience, and a background in cemetery-related work; a high school diploma and valid driver's license are required. Salary range is $75k–$85k per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping/facilities management
• Supervisory role experience preferred
• Construction, plumbing, or electrical experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee general facility maintenance of mausoleum, columbarium, crematory, and funeral home
• Exterior/interior lighting maintenance
• Inspect roof drains regularly
• Perform minor construction projects and furniture assembly/setup
• Repair and paint drywall
• Address asphalt and paving issues
• Maintain gardens and irrigation systems
• Ensure compliance with interment verification policies
• Keep funeral homes and mausoleum clean and presentable
• Assist with opening/closing entombments and inurnments
• Ensure installation of memorials is accurate and timely
• Repair markers and cemetery features as needed

Skills

Supervisory experience

Groundskeeping/facilities management

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Metal fabrication

Job description

NorthStar Memorial Group, LLC

Oakland, California

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NorthStar Memorial Group is seeking a Superintendent at Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland, CA. Originally designed in 1909, this 114-year-old Oakland Historical Landmark Building has long been considered one of the most beautiful historic buildings in all of California. Featuring stunning natural stonework, polished marble, delicate sculptures, and mosaic-tiled floors, it evokes renaissance beauty and serenity at every turn. With its many skylit rooms and interior gardens, it requires special care from special people.

The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, experience leading teams, and knowledge and skills in general facilities maintenance positions, landscaping / irrigation, as well as having a customer service-oriented outlook. Previous experience in the cemetery, cremation, and/or funeral profession would be considered highly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing general facility maintenance of mausoleum, columbarium, crematory, and funeral home, includes:
• Exterior/interior lighting maintenance.
• Inspection of roof drains regularly.
• Minor construction projects -
• Assembly and setup of furniture.
• Repairs and paints drywall.
• Asphalt and paving issues and repairs
• Ensuring fountains are clean, maintained, and repaired as needed.
• Oversee and assist with the care and maintenance of both the exterior and interior gardens, including irrigation systems.
• Ensure compliance with Interment Verification policies and procedures
• Maintain overall appearance and cleanliness of funeral homes and/or mausoleum facilities.
• Help with preparation and set up for opening and closing entombments and inurnments.
• Ensure the installation of bronze memorials, crypt/niche faces, etc. is performed accurately and timely
• Perform maintenance and repairs of existing markers and other cemetery features, or equipment.

Qualifications

• Funeral, Cremation, &/or Cemetery Industry (preferred)
• Basic comfort with computer knowledge and applications
• 3+ years of experience in groundskeeping/facilities function.
• Prior experience in a supervisory role.
• Project management experience a plus
• Construction, plumbing, and, or electrical experience a major plus and consideration
• Metal fabrication experience
• Valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma

Compensation of

$75k-$85k/year

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Matching

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Information

Job Category

Cemetery Manager

Salary

$75,000 - $85,000 Per Year

Education

High School or Equivalent

Experience

2 - 5 years

Position Type

Full Time