Cemetery Groundskeeper & Maintenance

Cemetery Maintenance & Groundskeeper
About us

Mission Statement

"At Rest Haven, we are committed to the highest level of professional, compassionate and personalized funeral service. We will serve each family with integrity and respect, helping them honor, remember and celebrate the life that was lived."

Qualifications

•High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

•3 to 5 years of experience working on a grounds crew, either at a cemetery, a golf course, or a commercial landscape business.

•2 years of experience using and maintaining equipment including vehicles, mowers, trimmers, backhoe, etc.

•Valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.

•Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, preferred.

•Bilingual is a plus.

•Ability to show respect and sensitivity toward client families while working in a physically demanding environment.

•Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Key Accountabilities

The Cemetery Maintenance & Groundskeeper (Full Service) role is responsible for assisting in the interment of decedents and the overall physical appearance and condition of the grounds and facilities by performing a wide variety of tasks and duties, including the following:

•Receives and executes daily work orders in a timely manner.

•Completes preparation and closure of interment site in a timely manner and in agreement with client family expectations and policies and procedures of the individual businesses.

•Installs, restores, and/or resets markers and monuments in accordance with work orders and company guidelines and state regulations.

•Receives and executes daily assignments to maintain grounds, paths, and driveways according to weather cemetery's maintenance schedule.

•Completes scheduled mowing, trimming, pruning, and watering of the grounds.

•Uses power tools to trim hedges and remove dead tree limbs.

•In appropriate season, prepares soil, plants, mulches, weeds, and removes leaves. In winter months, plows paths and driveways and shovels snow to clear public areas.

•Picks up and disposes of trash and litter from grounds.

•Performs minor maintenance, lubrication, and cleaning of power equipment. Refers more serious problems to a mechanic.

•May be required to assist in loading and unloading of supplies, equipment, and/or merchandise.

•Identifies and remedies all hazards at location and on grounds.

•Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical
The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an outdoor setting with extreme temperatures. Outdoor duties may subject the employee to natural elements, such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes. This employee will work around heavy equipment and excessive noise frequently and must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity to operate power equipment. This position must be willing to work safely and comply with the Company’s safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required. Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 75 pounds. This position may also require power reaching, pushing, and pulling and may be exposed to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens. This person must have the ability to drive a company vehicle and maintain a good driving record and must be insurable under company vehicle insurance. Overtime is sometimes necessary or required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to submit to a background check?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Landscaping: 3 years (Preferred)
• Groundskeeping: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Texas Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person