Cemetery Groundskeeper
3 months ago
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