Cemetery Groundskeeper

Cemetery Groundskeeper Grounds Maintenance - General Labor | Sylvania, OH Monday-Saturday, 8:00am-4:30pm Occasional mandatory OT as needed during Spring/Summer Pay Rate: $15-$18 per hour, depending on experience Responsibilities: Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Mow, trim, edge, and maintain lawns, flowerbeds, shrubs, and trees throughout the cemetery. Perform seasonal landscaping, such as planting flowers, pruning, lead collection, and snow cleaning. Keep equipment in good working condition by performing minor maintenance and troubleshooting. Burial Site Preparation Prepare and close graves with precision, ensuring the surrounding areas are kept neat and presentable for services. Position and install vaults, markers, and headstones in accordance with cemetery regulations. Support setup for funeral services and events, ensuring a dignified and professional setting. General Maintenance and Cleanliness Maintain pathways, benches, and common areas, keeping them clean, safe, and accessible. Pick up litter and remove debris from the grounds, ensuring a respectful and well-kept environment. Report any larger maintenance or repair needs to cemetery management for timely attention. Customer Service and Interaction Provide respectful assistance to families and visitors, answering questions or offering directions as needed. Act with a compassionate and professional demeanor, recognizing the sensitive nature of the grounds. Safety and Compliance Follow all cemetery policies, safety guidelines, and regulatory standards for groundskeeping and burial site preparation. Use protective equipment when handling machinery and conducting physical tasks. Requirements: Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check High school diploma or GED required Landscaping or grounds maintenance experience preferred Familiarity with using and performing maintenance on landscaping equipment, such as mowers and trimmers Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions Ability to bend, stand, stoop, walk, and lift over 50lbs Please apply on our website and then contact Dayna at ...!