Groundskeeper

The Michelle Martin Group (MMG) is a trusted recruitment agency dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities. We are currently seeking a Groundskeeper/Cemetery Caretaker for our client in Dublin, VA. Manage the grounds provided at a cemetery. Perform all grounds keeping and maintenance matters on the properties and maintains the overall appearance of a cemetery.

Job Type: Full Time (40 hours/week) Temporary Assignment

Location: Dublin, VA

**This position is 100% on-site**

Job Summary:

As a Cemetery Caretaker, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the grounds and headstones of the cemetery. This position requires dedication, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, even during the summer months. You will work closely with the Cemetery Manager or Supervisor, following their instructions to ensure the cemetery remains a respectful and well-kept environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs, tends flower beds and regularly inspects assigned work areas to insure proper standards are maintained


• Operates lawn and grounds equipment including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers and other related power equipment


• Removes debris and trash from grounds. May include turning down vases and removing wilted flowers


• Participates on teams for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments


• May perform disinterment


• May determine the location and layout of individual graves with assistance, complying with verification procedures


• May perform minor repairs to the cemetery and or building systems


• Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines

Qualifications:

• Experience in ground and building services work.


• Experience with power tools and various types of lawn equipment.


• Experience in the maintenance of various pieces of equipment, including tractors, trucks, and light equipment.


• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower·


• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions·


• Ability to operate equipment in a safe and careful manner·


• Ability to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel and client families


• Basic computer skills to enable retrieving and responding to email communications


• Ability to effectively work with others to accomplish tasks


• Physically agile and dexterous


• Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yard-stick, etc.)
  

Must be a U.S. citizen with valid state driver's license; position subject to background screening.

If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented individual passionate about preserving the memory of loved ones, we would love to hear from you.

The Michelle Martin Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.