What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer – Groundskeeping (Cemetery Operations) position at RightStone?
Rightstone is looking for a General Laborer – Groundskeeping (Cemetery Operations) in Fort Wayne, IN. The pay rate is $16.85/hr. for a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, 2-month summer contract.
In this role, you will be a key person responsible for supporting the daily operations, landscaping upkeep, and service preparations for a premier, respectful cemetery facility. You will handle everything from pristine grounds maintenance to setting up funeral service areas, ensuring a clean, safe, and comforting environment for visiting families. This is an ideal position for a reliable, outdoor-oriented professional who takes pride in manual work and maintains high standards of compassion and professionalism.
What You’ll Do
- Perform general grounds keeping and landscaping maintenance, including debris removal, trimming, and facility upkeep.
- Assist in the meticulous setup and breakdown of burial plots and funeral service areas ahead of family arrivals.
- Safely and efficiently operate basic commercial landscaping equipment and manual maintenance tools.
- Maintain the presentation and cleanliness of cemetery grounds, mausoleums, and common visitor areas.
- Support the onsite operations team by loading, unloading, and staging maintenance materials and equipment.
- Strictly follow all safety procedures while opening, closing, and securing cemetery facilities daily.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in groundskeeping, professional landscaping, or general outdoor maintenance is highly preferred.
- Physical stamina to stand, walk, bend, and lift heavy materials while working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Absolute dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic to maintain a consistent 40-hour weekly schedule.
- A high level of maturity, professionalism, and sensitivity toward visiting families and grieving guests.
- A valid Driver’s License is preferred for navigating and operating equipment safely across the property.
- A candidate who takes pride in creating a manicured, presentable environment for a leading community service provider.
This is a temporary/contract position. While benefits (Health, 401k, PTO) are not provided during the contract period,
RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you!
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