New Calvary Catholic Cemetery of the Diocese of Lansing is accepting applications for a Groundskeeper. The position is full time (40 hours/week) and pay starts at $15 per hour; pay may be higher based on experience. The position is primarily responsible for mowing and trimming the grounds, and taking care of the overall presentation of the cemeteries. The position also prepares for burials and maintains cemetery grounds, including but not limited to, excavation of sites, burial functions (installing vaults, concrete crypts, and urns), sodding, seeding, fertilizing, monument and marker setting, operating a backhoe and dump truck as well as lawn care equipment, and cemetery cleanup. Previous experience working in a cemetery is not required, training will be provided. Candidates must be able to walk, stand, kneel, and lift and move up to 100 pounds. The position is required to work Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed.
Please direct any questions to Brian Epkey, Director of Cemeteries, at bepkey@dioceseoflansing.org. To learn more about our Catholic Cemeteries, please visit our website.