Groundskeeper I

Under general supervision of the Operations Supervisor, the Groundskeeper I will perform associated with the interment of human remains, routine maintenance of lawns, landscape, hardscape features and equipment, regular custodial services for on-site buildings and other on-site facilities, minor repair work, and other related tasks as may be assigned by the Operations Foreman from time to time.

• The Groundskeeper I performs the following tasks on a routine and/or as-needed basis:
• · Prepare, open and close sites for the interment of human remains.
• · Prepare site for scheduled interment services and remove and properly store all items after completion of interment services.
• · Assist with carrying a casket, urn or other container containing human remains from the vehicle delivering said container to the interment site.
• · Transport burial vaults and liners within the cemetery and installing and setting them at the proper interment sites.
• · Set all authorized memorial markers at the proper interment sites.
• · Mow the cemetery’s lawns on a routine and as-needed basis.
• · Clear all cemetery lawns and other landscape areas of debris and unsafe or unauthorized objects.
• · Remove all flowers, flower vases and other remembrance items from interment sites pursuant to the District’s established schedule for removal of such items.
• · Operate, maintain, and monitor all irrigation systems on a routine and as-needed basis.
• · Hand water all landscaping as may be deemed necessary to properly maintain the health and aesthetics of the plants and vegetation contained therein.
• · Prune and trim trees, shrubs and other vegetation on a routine and as-needed basis.
• · Sweep and maintain all roadways and walkways in the cemetery and clear all roadways and walkways of debris and unsafe and unauthorized objects.
• · Empty all trash and recyclable receptacles on a routine and as-needed basis.
• · Perform general janitorial services for office, shop area, and restrooms on a routine and as-needed basis to ensure that they remain clean and safe.
• · Clean, maintain, and repair on a routine and as-need basis all equipment, supplies, machinery and vehicles.
• · Remove all unauthorized signs, posters, flyers, etc. from the cemetery and remove all graffiti and other unauthorized markings, drawings and etchings from the surface of any District-owned wall, fence, gate, building, structure, bench, walkway or any other objects within the cemetery.
• · Apply District-approved practices to control weeds, gophers and other pests pursuant to the proper health and safety instructions on a routine and as-needed basis.
• · Prepare site(s) for special events and remove and properly store all items after completion of event.
• · Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Operations Supervisor from time to time on as-needed basis.
• Must be available to work on occasional weekends or holidays.

Experience
- Previous experience in groundskeeping or landscaping preferred
- Knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques and practices
- Familiarity with hand tools and power tools used in groundskeeping; Experience with Backhoe, tractor, etc. is a plus
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions accurately
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively

If you are passionate about maintaining outdoor spaces and take pride in your work, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a Groundskeeper and contribute to creating a beautiful environment for our residents/employees/customers.

Please note that this is a general job description. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the specific needs of the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Cerritos, CA 90703 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cerritos, CA 90703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person