Job Details

Grounds Keeper May 19, 2025

C997

Located in De Witt, NY

Pay: $18.00

Job Full Description

Express Employment Professionals has an opening for a Cemetery Groundskeeper. The Groundskeeper is responsible for the overall appearance and maintenance of the cemetery grounds. This includes mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, and watering the lawns; planting, weeding, and watering flowers and shrubs; removing litter; and repairing damage to the grounds. The Groundskeeper may also be responsible for assisting with funeral services, digging graves, and setting up grave markers.

 

Full Time: Permanent: $18.00

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Mow, trim, edge, fertilize, and water the lawns.
  • Plant, weed, and water flowers and shrubs.
  • Remove litter from the grounds.
  • Repair damage to the grounds.
  • Assist with funeral services.
  • Dig graves.
  • Set up grave markers.
  • Operate a variety of lawn care and grounds maintenance equipment.
  • Keep accurate records of work performed.
  • Comply with all safety regulations.

Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years of experience in groundskeeping or a related field.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting.
  • Occasional climbing and reaching.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The work environment is primarily outdoors.
  • The employee is exposed to all types of weather conditions.
  • The employee is exposed to hazards such as sharp objects, chemicals, and machinery.

There are Four Easy Ways to apply to Express Employment Professionals!

  • Email your resume to us at Jobs.SyracuseNY@ExpressPros.com
  • Apply online at www.Expresspros.com/Syracuse and submit the application to the Syracuse, NY location
  • Call or text us at 315-446-4900 with your information to complete a phone interview
  • Visit our office at 3004 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse NY and apply in person

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