Cemetery Grounds

$39,520 - $45,760/Yr

Foundation Partners - Pine Grove, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Pine Grove, CA

101-250 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Cemetery Grounds position at Daneri Mortuary in Pine Grove, CA, involves maintaining and caring for cemetery grounds and equipment. This role is essential for ensuring the safety and aesthetic appeal of the cemetery, contributing to the compassionate care of families during their time of need. The position requires physical labor and attention to detail, as well as adherence to safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass and maintains lawn
• Trims around trees, walkways, and memorial markers
• Lays sod and moves flowers to and from chapel and graveside
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways
• Prepares minor repairs to grave markers
• Erects tents, canopies, and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies
• Prepares crypts for entombments
• Installs grave markers, bronze memorials, and crypt faces
• Maintains and repairs existing markers and other cemetery features
• Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments, and inurnments
• Operates backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers, or monuments
• Maintains, services, cleans, and properly stores equipment
• Performs general maintenance of facilities and vehicles
• Cleans and maintains facility, including performing minor repairs and painting
• Arranges chapel for services
• Washes and cleans all funeral home vehicles as needed
• Assists in loading and unloading caskets, moving and installing vaults
• Observes safety rules and ensures compliance with operating procedures and regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of relevant experience is preferred
• Availability to work overtime and long hours as needed
• Capability to perform various duties such as watering, cutting, weeding, trimming, etc.
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Referral program