Cemetery Grounds

The Cemetery Grounds assists with maintenance and care for grounds equipment. **Overview \& Responsibilities:** * Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways, and memorial markers, lays sod, moves, and removes flowers to and from chapel and graveside * Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways in a safe condition, snow removal depending on the location * Prepares minor repairs to grave markers * Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony * Prepares crypts for entombments * Installs grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc. * Maintains and repairs existing markers and other cemetery features * Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments, and inurnments * Operates backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers, or monuments as needed * Operates equipment safely and carefully to avoid damage to cemetery property * Maintains, services, cleans, and properly stores equipment * Preforms general maintenance of facilities and vehicles * Cleans and maintains facility to include performing minor repairs, painting, etc. * Arranges chapel for services * Washes and cleans all funeral home vehicles as\-needed * Assists in loading and unloading caskets, moving and installing vaults * Observes safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and safety and environmental guidelines * Performs other duties as assigned **Requirements \& Qualifications:** * High school diploma or equivalent * One year of relevant experience is preferred * Availability to work overtime and long hours as needed * Capability to perform various duties such as watering, cutting, weeding, trimming, etc. * Valid state\-issued driver's license with a clear driving record Req Benefits: **What We Offer:** * **Meaningful Work:** Make a real difference by helping families navigate one of life's most challenging times with compassion and care. * **Competitive Pay and Benefits:** + Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance + Vacation, sick, and holiday pay + Wellness Rewards + 401k with company match + Company\-paid life insurance, long\-term disability, and short\-term disability * **Career Growth:** Take advantage of ongoing training and advancement opportunities within the funeral service industry. * **Supportive Culture:** Be part of a compassionate, mission\-driven team that values respect, empathy, and service. Additional Details : **Who We Are:** We are a team of compassionate professionals serving families through funeral, cremation, and cemetery care. Our mission is simple: **We bring ease and comfort to families** during life's most difficult moments. We believe in creating **certainty through the uncertainty** of life's end, and we do it by living our values\-leading with compassion, building trust, and nurturing community so no one walks this journey alone.