Cemetery Groundskeeper / Maintenance in Savannah, Georgia at Fidelity Memorial Group Corp

Job Summary: As a Cemetery Groundskeeper, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the serene and respectful environment of our Green Lawn Cemetery grounds. Your responsibilities will include performing various tasks to ensure the cemetery is clean, well-kept, and a place of comfort for visitors and families.

Cemetery Groundskeeper Duties and Responsibilities

• Landscape Maintenance: Regularly mow, trim, edge grass, prune and planting of trees, shrubs, sod and flowers, ensuring that the cemetery grounds are aesthetically pleasing and free of overgrowth. In addition to clearing walkways, driveways and parking lots.
• General Maintenance repairs and installations: install and maintain sprinkler systems and be able to use general hand tools such as shovels, rakes, clippers and saws, etc.
• Grave Care: Dig and fill graves as needed, ensuring they are prepared in accordance with established procedures and in a compassionate manner.
• Floral Arrangement: Arrange and maintain floral displays, wreaths, and other memorial decorations, ensuring they are displayed respectfully and replaced as necessary.
• Headstone Maintenance: Clean and repair headstones and grave markers to preserve their integrity and readability.
• Trash Removal: Collect and dispose of litter and debris throughout the cemetery, maintaining a clean and tidy appearance.
• Customer Service: Interact courteously with visitors, providing directions, information, and assistance when needed, and offering empathy and support to grieving families.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $16-$18 an hour depending on experience.

Schedule: Monday through Friday and weekends as needed

Cemetery Groundskeeper Requirements and Qualifications

• Transportation: Must hold a valid Driver’s License (Preferred) or have reliable transportation.
• Physical Endurance: Able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects, operating grounds maintenance equipment, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Attention to Detail: Possess a keen eye for detail to ensure the cemetery grounds are immaculate and that headstones and markers are properly maintained.
• Ability to develop effective working relations with Supervisor, Co-workers and families.
• Compliance: Must be able to follow safety protocol and use precautions when running equipment.
• Compassion and Sensitivity: Display empathy and understanding when dealing with grieving families and visitors, maintaining a respectful and compassionate demeanor at all times.
• Reliability: Punctuality and dependability are essential, as the role requires adherence to a set schedule to ensure the cemetery's ongoing upkeep.
• Basic Landscaping Knowledge: Familiarity with landscaping equipment and techniques, including mowing, trimming, and planting, is preferred.