What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Cemetery Grounds Keeper position at Pet Meadow?
About the Role:
We are seeking a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking Pet Cemetery Burial Grounds Keeper to join our team. This role is responsible for preparing burial sites, assisting with pet interments, maintaining the cemetery grounds, and helping provide a peaceful and respectful environment for families honoring their beloved pets. The ideal candidate is physically capable, detail-oriented, and understands the importance of treating every service with dignity and care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare burial sites by excavating and backfilling graves safely and accurately.
- Perform pet interments with professionalism, care, and respect.
- Set and remove memorial markers, flowers, and other commemorative items as needed.
- Operate and maintain cemetery equipment, including tractor and excavation equipment.
- Maintain cemetery grounds through trimming, landscaping, leaf removal, and snow removal (seasonally).
- Ensure burial areas, pathways, and common grounds remain clean, safe, and well-maintained.
- Assist with opening and closing graves according to scheduled services.
- Work closely with the Burial director to ensure services run smoothly.
- Assist with general maintenance projects, repairs, and other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in landscaping, ground maintenance, construction, excavation, or cemetery operations.
- Ability to operate landscaping and excavation equipment.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and perform physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
- Compassionate, respectful demeanor when interacting with grieving families.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions year-round.
- Comfortable working around excavation equipment and performing manual labor.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Meaningful work helping families honor the memory of their cherished pets.
The pay range for this role is:
19 - 19 USD per hour(Hamilton, New Jersey)