Cemetery Superintendent

Diocese of Scranton

Cemetery Superintendent

The Diocese of Scranton is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Cemetery Superintendent at Cathedral Cemetery located in Scranton Pa. The Cemetery Superintendent reports the Diocesan Director of Cemeteries and will be responsible for overseeing the day to day administrative and ground operations at Cathedral Cemetery.

1. Responsible for overseeing all administrative aspects of the cemetery

2. Supervise all office and field personnel

3. Responsible for preparing and reporting to Director of Cemeteries, daily/weekly work schedule and sees that duties are accomplished in a timely fashion

4. Monitor and keep within cemetery budget/payroll

5. Responsible for allocation and supervision of work schedule with periodic updates with cemeteries director in regards and not limited to maintenance of properties, grounds and physical plant

EXAMPLE:

A. Keeping sidewalks and roadway clear of all debris, snow removal, etc.

B. Maintain cemetery grounds, cutting and trimming of grass debris removal

C. Maintenance of all equipment during the off season(winter)

D. Keep garage/breakroom and restrooms clean at all times(daily/year-round)

E. Vacuum chapel after each funeral

F. When short staffed superintendent will fill vacancy of a laborer during vacation or sick time

6. Responsible for inventory and maintenance schedule of all vehicles, mechanical equipment, and office computers, etc.

7. Financially responsible to work within fiscal budget for the procurement of all products and contracted services provided to the cemetery

8. The superintendent will be involved in all cemetery capital expenditure projects

9. Responsible for all cemetery at-need and pre-need lot sales and future marketing strategies

10. Responsible for the performance of all cemetery interments and corresponding record keeping

11. Responsible for the computerization (CEMCOR) of all burial records, sales, accounts receivable and monthly reports

12. Responsible for and reconciliation of all bank deposits

13. Will perform all other duties and responsibilities as given per the Director of Cemeteries

14. Superintendent working hours-full time: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

15. Superintendent will work rotating Saturdays and holidays 8am to noon or as needed with extended hours of interments

Interested candidates are asked to submit a complete resume with references by August 7, 2026 to:

James Burke

Diocesan Secretary for Human Resources

300 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton Pa. 18503

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Property Maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,000 - $45,000