Memorial Grounds Maintenance

We are looking for a dedicated Memorial Grounds Maintenance in Stockbridge , GA 30281 with $15/hr. pay for a 1-month contract duration . In this role, you will be maintaining the overall appearance of cemetery, mausoleum and/or funeral home locations, which may include maintenance and grounds keeping, locating grave sites, digging graves, installing crypt faces, conducting interments, entombments and inurnments, and simple repairs and maintenance tasks. If you are interested and able to work in this type of environment – APPLY NOW!

Work Schedule: 8 AM-4:30 PM. Sat/Sun if needed

Essential Functions

• 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 which may require snow removal depending on location 
• Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony 
• Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments 
• Arranges chapel for services 
• Prepares crypts for entombments 
• Under supervision, may operate backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers or monuments 
• Install grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc. 
• Maintains and repairs existing markers and other cemetery features 
• Maintains, services, cleans and properly stores equipment 
• General maintenance of vehicles 
• Cleans and maintains facility to include performing minor repairs, painting, etc. 
• Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines. 

Minimum Requirements 

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience 
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower 
• Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yardstick, etc.) 
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time 
• Ability to lift up to 150 with equipment assistance 
• Ability to push and pull up to 300 lbs. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel and client families 
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions 
• Ability to adapt to changing work schedules and multi-tasking 
• Basic computer skills to enable retrieving and responding to email communications 

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!

RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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