This position is responsible for maintaining the grounds and facilities of a funeral home and cemetery to ensure a clean, safe, and respectful environment. Duties include groundskeeping, equipment operation, interment support, chapel setup, and general facility maintenance.
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Cut grass, trim around trees, walkways, and memorial markers
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Maintain lawns, lay sod, and move or remove flowers as needed
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Clear debris and maintain drives and walkways, including snow removal (location dependent)
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Perform minor repairs to grave markers and cemetery features
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Install and maintain grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, and monuments
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Prepare crypts for entombments
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Assist with openings and closings for interments, entombments, and inurnments
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Operate backhoe to dig graves while avoiding damage to surrounding property
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Safely operate and maintain equipment to prevent damage to cemetery grounds
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Clean, service, and properly store all equipment
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Perform general maintenance on facilities and vehicles, including minor repairs and painting
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Arrange chapel and set up tents, canopies, and chairs for services and graveside ceremonies
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Wash and clean funeral home vehicles as needed
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Assist with loading and unloading caskets and moving/installing vaults
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Follow all safety rules and comply with OSHA, federal, state, local, and corporate regulations
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Perform other duties as assigned