What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Washington Park Cemetery Association?
Cemetery Maintenance (Groundskeeper)
Washington Park Cemetery Association is currently accepting applications for Cemetery Maintenance Positions. This position requires the ability to maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness of our cemetery(ies).
Job description :
- Maintain lawn, cut grass, and trim around trees, walkways, and markers
- Clear debris and maintain driveways and walkways for safe conditions
- Assist in the loading and unloading of supplies, equipment, and/or merchandise
- Maintain, service, clean, and properly store equipment
- May require additional duties as needed
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Must be able to work as a team member
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
- Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including but not limited to shovels, picks, rakes, sledge hammers, lawn mowers, weed trimmers and leaf blowers
- Ability to accurately use measuring devices
- Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, contractor personnel and client families
Washington Park Cemetery Association is an Indiana not-for-profit organization with seven cemeteries located in the Greater Indianapolis Area. We are dedicated to providing the burial and celebratory needs of the Greater Indianapolis area.
Each of our cemeteries offers a variety of: ground burial options, community and personal mausoleum selections, plus a broad range of cremation memorialization options – each located in beautiful, natural surroundings. Many of our locations have a Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center on their grounds for added convenience and cost savings.
The Association is comprised of the following locations: Floral Park, Hamilton Memorial Park, Memorial Park, Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Washington Park East, Washington Park North, and West Ridge Park
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Typical start time:
- 8AM
Typical end time:
- 5PM
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
- A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
- A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
- A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
- A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Company's website:
- washingtonparkcemetery.org
Work Remotely:
- No
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Work Location: One location