Cemetery Grounds Specialist

**Job Overview** Join our team as a Cemetery Grounds Specialist and play a vital role in maintaining the dignity and beauty of our cemetery grounds. This energetic position involves caring for landscaped areas, ensuring the grounds are pristine, safe, and welcoming for visitors. You will be responsible for performing landscape maintenance, operating various tools and equipment, and supporting the overall upkeep of the cemetery environment. If you enjoy working outdoors, have a passion for gardening and landscaping, and take pride in creating peaceful resting places, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a meaningful community service. **Duties** * Maintain cemetery landscapes through lawn care, pruning, planting, and weeding to uphold aesthetic standards. * Operate power tools such as trimmers, mowers, blowers, and hand tools safely and efficiently. * Perform irrigation system checks and repairs to ensure proper watering of all plantings and turf areas. * Conduct routine landscape maintenance tasks including edging, fertilizing, mulching, and soil preparation. * Assist with general groundskeeping duties such as trash removal, pathway upkeep, and monument cleaning. * Support horticultural activities by planting new greenery or replacing damaged plants to enhance visual appeal. * Ensure all equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, and stored after use to promote safety and longevity. **Experience** * Prior experience in landscaping, gardening, or groundskeeping is preferred but not required; training will be provided for motivated candidates. * Familiarity with irrigation systems, lawn care techniques, horticulture practices, and landscape maintenance is advantageous. * Ability to operate power tools and hand tools safely while adhering to safety protocols. * Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to grounds upkeep and environmental care. * Physical stamina to perform outdoor work in various weather conditions including standing for extended periods, walking across uneven terrain, and lifting moderate loads. * Knowledge of gardening principles or horticulture is a plus but not mandatory; willingness to learn is highly valued. Join us in creating serene environments that honor loved ones while fostering community pride! Pay: $15\.00 \- $18\.00 per hour Benefits: * Paid time off Work Location: In person