Sylvania, OH
Order: 29675
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 419-866-8367!