What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance/Groundskeeper position at Sunset Gardens of Memory?
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking Maintenance Grounds Personnel to join our team.
Primary duties:
- Performs all landscape maintenance duties such as weed-whacking, lawn mowing, etc.
- Maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers, lays sod, moves and removes flowers to and from chapel and graveside.
- Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways in safe condition. May require snow removal.
- Installs grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc.
- Maintains and repairs existing markers and other cemetery features.
- Under supervision, may operate backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers or monuments.
- May assist in moving and installing vaults.
- Operates equipment in a safe and careful manner to avoid damage to cemetery property.
- Maintains, services, cleans and properly stores equipment.
- General maintenance of facilities and vehicles.
- Cleans and maintains facility to include performing minor repairs, painting, etc.
Qualifications:
- High School equivalency required.
- Ability to operate maintenance equipment and machinery.
- Must possess a valid state drivers license.
Other Skills Abilities:
- Ability to read and execute memos and directives from supervisor and/or management.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to stand/walk for extended period of time.
- Ability to work in hot and/or cold conditions.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 to 100 lbs.
- Ability to learn basic knowledge of horticulture and to apply that to job duties
Job Type: Part-time (may be temporary or may lead to full time with benefits)
Schedule: Day Shift - Four Days Per Week
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
