What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Supervisor position at Staffmark Group?
Staffmark is hiring a Grounds Supervisor in Austin, TX, for a leading funeral, cremation, and cemetery provider. This role is responsible for the care, maintenance, safety, and security of employees and visitors, while ensuring the grounds crew maintains the overall upkeep and appearance of the property.
Pay: $39,000 - $41,000 annually
The Grounds Supervisor will maintain a safe working environment by training the grounds crew on proper equipment use and ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA safety regulations. They will oversee the physical components of the memorialization process, ensuring that family wishes and company policies are followed, including site preparation for services. The supervisor will manage the grounds crew, ensuring adherence to dress codes and a professional appearance, and will document employee performance and disciplinary issues, providing recommendations to local management. They are responsible for maintaining inventory logs for equipment, supplies, and safety gear, and ensuring equipment is properly maintained. Additionally, the Grounds Supervisor is accountable for the overall care of the cemetery, including installing headstones, memorials, vaults, and overseeing groundskeeping tasks such as mulching, pruning, and chemical application. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications:
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of cemetery grounds experience
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable record
- Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual is a plus
- Strong supervisory and organizational skills
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Experience operating maintenance equipment (e.g., backhoes, lawn equipment)
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs regularly (occasionally up to 100 lbs)
- Tasks may require physical activity such as bending, reaching, and lifting
- Exposure to outdoor elements, chemicals, and/or bloodborne pathogens
- Overtime may be required; up to 10% local travel during business hours
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About StaffmarkStaffmark is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Staffmark Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Pro Staff is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Salary : $39,000 - $41,000
