Maintenance Supervisor

About Pinelawn Memorial Park & Arboretum

Established in 1902, Pinelawn Memorial Park & Arboretum, is a place where families can find solace, somewhere that beauty surrounds them as they pay their respects to a loved one. At Pinelawn Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY, we take the utmost care and attention to detail so that families can feel at peace with their decision to lay a loved one to rest amongst the natural beauty found throughout the cemetery and memorial park. Additionally, we guide families every step of the way so that they feel a sense of security even during the most trying of times.

We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join us and lead a team responsible with keeping the grounds in their beautiful, serene state.

Job Duties:

• Carry out Superintendent’s instructions while complying with Pinelawn’s rules, procedures, as well as all applicable laws
• Enforce all set rules and regulations and report violations promptly, along with a detailed summary of all facts, to assure timely corrective action, when appropriate
• Throughout each day, update the Daily Assignment (Manpower) List to correctly capture any employee reassignments
• Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their delegated tasks
• Maintain detailed and accurate records for relevant items of each responsibility
• Supervise the maintenance of cemetery grounds by supervising the operations, coordinating activities, inspecting grounds, ensuring conformance to standards, rules and regulations, supervising work performed by outside agencies, and help maintain equipment and facilities
• Onboard, and mentor new hires; train, schedule, supervise, assess work performance, provide feedback, identify areas of improvement, create performance improvement plan for the maintenance staff
• Evaluate the performance of probationary employees, participate in the monthly review process, identify areas of improvement, provide additional training as needed, and ultimately decide if the employee satisfactorily completed probation
• Provide an understanding and caring environment for all visitors with questions, concerns, or complaints
• Communicate with co-workers in regard to the arrangements and assistance of burial services and disinterment
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess a valid, unexpired Driver's License
• Must process 3+ years of experience supervising and/or leading a team
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must have experience keeping detailed records and performing administrative tasks
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate effectively in English
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communications and relational skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to follow policies and procedures manuals, rules and regulations, standard operation procedures, maps, general correspondences, and letters
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to deal effectively with people in grief situations

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain on feet for continuous periods of time
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.
• Must be able to walk considerable distances during the course of the work-shift
• Must be able to lift, rise and lower objects from one level to another
• Must be able to pull, push, and carry large amounts of weight (50-100 lbs.) at any given time

Pinelawn Memorial Park & Arboretum is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Farmingdale, NY 11735: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person