Revolutionizing the funeral industry means blazing new trails, creating new ideas, developing strong relationships, preserving legacies, and compassionately caring for Families. With over 200 locations across the country, Foundation Partners Group is continuing to expand our reach, but we only do this with exceptional team members ready to embrace the future of the funeral industry. Our Team Members are vital to the health of our funeral homes, and we value the insight, ideas, and passion they bring every day to compassionately care for our Families. FPG is transforming the funeral industry one life, one family, and one community at a time. Join us as we revolutionize the funeral industry across the nation. We currently have an opening for a Cemetery Grounds at Mission Memorial Park in Seaside, CA . The Cemetery Grounds assists with maintenance and care for grounds equipment. Overview & Responsibilities:
Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways, and memorial markers, lays sod, moves, and removes flowers to and from chapel and graveside
Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways in a safe condition, snow removal depending on the location
Prepares minor repairs to grave markers
Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony
Prepares crypts for entombments
Installs grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc.
Maintains and repairs existing markers and other cemetery features
Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments, and inurnments
Operates backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers, or monuments as needed
Operates equipment safely and carefully to avoid damage to cemetery property
Maintains, services, cleans, and properly stores equipment
Preforms general maintenance of facilities and vehicles
Cleans and maintains facility to include performing minor repairs, painting, etc.
Arranges chapel for services
Washes and cleans all funeral home vehicles as-needed
Assists in loading and unloading caskets, moving and installing vaults
Observes safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and safety and environmental guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
One year of relevant experience is preferred
Availability to work overtime and long hours as needed
Capability to perform various duties such as watering, cutting, weeding, trimming, etc.
Valid state-issued driver’s license with a clear driving record
Team Member Benefits Include:
Entry-level and experienced professionals; students, and veterans – we offer complete career paths regardless of your career and life stage
Unique ShareLife® technology lets you create one-of-a-kind life celebrations for the families you serve
Competitive salaries and performance incentives
Team member referral bonus program
Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance
Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
401k with company match
Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability
