Cemetery Groundskeeper at Everstory Partners

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

15.5

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Detail Orientation, Customer Service, Equipment Maintenance, Landscape Maintenance, Machinery Operation, Safety Procedures, General Maintenance, Snow Removal, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Lifting Heavy Objects, Driving

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Why Everstory At Everstory Partners, our mission is to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss. At the heart of our mission is a deep understanding of the profound and complex nature of grief. Every person’s journey through loss is unique, and we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized support. We also believe that grief is not a problem to be solved or a burden to manage alone, but rather a natural and beautiful part of the human experience. Backed by our national strength and our local partners’ role is to be a steady presence, a source of comfort and guidance, and a partner in celebrating the life and legacy of the person who has passed. The Impact You Will Make The Cemetery Groundskeeper at Everstory is a dedicated, reliable and hard-working individual who understands the importance of detail and providing the highest level of service to our customers. This important role is responsible for the care, maintenance, and repairs of the property as well as the safety and security of the employees and visitors of the location. In this position, you will also be responsible for: Performing all landscape maintenance duties such as weed-whacking, lawn mowing, etc. Maintaining equipment. All functions related to funeral services. Operating machinery appropriately in a safe manner. Installing or assisting in installing cemetery vaults. Installing headstones or memorials as needed. Handling the day-to-day general maintenance duties. Handling snow removal (if applicable). Performing other duties as assigned by the Grounds Superintendent. Core Competencies: Compassion - Genuinely cares about people; is concerned about their work and non-work problems; is available and ready to help; is sympathetic to the plight of others not as fortunate; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others. Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. Ethics and Values - Adheres to appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches. Requirements High School equivalency required. 2+ years experience in maintenance or related field. Ability to operate maintenance equipment and machinery. Ability to read and execute memos and directives from supervisor and/or management. Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with interruptions. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to lift up to 80lbs. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Our Investment in You Everstory Partners is proud to provide our employees with a quality work environment and opportunity for both personal and professional growth. As part of our ongoing commitment, we offer a competitive benefits package for our Full-Time Employees including: Medical, Dental, 401k with a company match, Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-term Disability, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Programs, Generous PTO Programs, Volunteer Opportunities & much more! Everstory Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for the comprehensive care, maintenance, and necessary repairs of the cemetery property, ensuring the safety and security of employees and visitors. Key duties include performing all landscape maintenance tasks, maintaining equipment, handling funeral service functions, operating machinery safely, and installing memorials or vaults as required.