Cemetery Groundskeeper

Cemetery Groundskeeper

At Everstory Partners, our mission is to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss. At the heart of our mission is a deep understanding of the profound and complex nature of grief. Every person’s journey through loss is unique, and we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized support. We also believe that grief is not a problem to be solved or a burden to manage alone, but rather a natural and beautiful part of the human experience.

Backed by our national strength and our local partners, the role is to be a steady presence, a source of comfort and guidance, and a partner in celebrating the life and legacy of the person who has passed.

Job Type: Full‑time

• Perform landscape maintenance duties such as weed‑whacking, lawn mowing, etc.
• Maintain equipment.
• Carry out functions related to funeral services.
• Operate machinery appropriately in a safe manner.
• Install or assist in installing cemetery vaults.
• Install headstones or memorials as needed.
• Handle day‑to‑day general maintenance duties.
• Handle snow removal (if applicable).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Grounds Superintendent.

• Compassion – Genuinely cares about people; is concerned about their work and non‑work problems; is available and ready to help; is sympathetic to the plight of others not as fortunate; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others.
• Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first‑hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Ethics and Values – Adheres to appropriate core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.

• High school equivalency required.
• 2+ years of experience in maintenance or related field.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and machinery.
• Ability to read and execute memos and directives from supervisor and/or management.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with interruptions.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Everstory Partners provides a quality work environment and opportunities for personal and professional growth, including a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees:
Medical, Dental, 401(k) with company match, Life, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Programs, Generous PTO, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Everstory Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Seniority Level: Entry level

Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Individual and Family Services