Cemetery Groundskeeper

3 months ago


Rosenberg, United States MPII, Inc. Full time

Setup and tear down for services, including, but not limited to setting up of outdoor tents, operating backhoe as assigned, and lowering device/hydraulic lift and removal of headstones/crypt fronts
- Assists office staff with locating gravesites or issues with graves
- Assists backhoe operator as needed
- Completion of work orders
- Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures
- Preventive maintenance to include checking fluid levels, tire pressure level, cleaning after use
- Performs tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes to include mowing, weed eating, pruning, watering
- Perform flower, decoration and trash pickup according to assigned cemetery schedule
- Perform preparation for services to include loading/unloading of funeral services trailers containing chairs, lowering devices, carpeting, large tents, poles, driving stakes and ropes
- Report any plumbing leaks
- Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Minimum Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Education sufficient to read, write and speak as needed for the job
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred

**Experience**:

- Familiarity with maintenance tools and equipment
- General labor or grounds keeping experience preferred
- Experience operating heavy equipment such as a Backhoe is required

License and Credentials:

- Reliable transportation
- Valid driver license
- Valid vehicle insurance

**Minimum Knowledge and Skills**:

- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
- Ability to work in tight and elevated spaces
- Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;
- Must have good written and verbal skills;
- Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Pay: From $1.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

**Experience**:

- Maintenance: 2 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Rosenberg, TX 77471 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Rosenberg, TX 77471: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person