Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Crew Member
Job Description
Grounds Maintenance \& Cemetery Operations
**Killeen Memorial Park – Killeen, TX**
Killeen Memorial Park is seeking a dependable, hardworking **Grounds Maintenance \& Cemetery Operations team member** to join our team. This position plays an important role in maintaining the beauty and appearance of our cemetery grounds while assisting with daily cemetery operations and services.
Responsibilities
* Perform routine lawn and grounds maintenance, including mowing, edging, trimming, weed control, and general landscaping
* Maintain flower beds, trees, shrubs, and other landscaped areas
* Assist with **interments and burial services**, including preparing gravesites and ensuring the area is properly maintained before and after services
* Install and set **memorials, markers, and monuments**
* Complete maintenance and grounds\-related **work orders** in a timely and professional manner
* Assist with cemetery property maintenance and improvements
* Maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas
* Assist with setting up and cleaning areas for services and cemetery events
* Maintain a clean, respectful, and well\-kept appearance throughout the cemetery
* Follow all safety procedures and cemetery policies
* Work respectfully around families and guests during times of loss
Qualifications
* Previous experience in **lawn care, landscaping, grounds maintenance, construction, cemetery operations, or a related field is preferred**
* Ability to operate lawn and grounds maintenance equipment
* Comfortable performing physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions
* Ability to lift, carry, bend, kneel, stand, and walk for extended periods
* Ability to follow instructions and complete work orders accurately
* Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
* Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
* A respectful, professional attitude is essential when working around grieving families
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who takes **pride in their work**, pays attention to detail, and understands that maintaining a cemetery is about more than landscaping - it is about creating and preserving a beautiful, peaceful place for families and their loved ones.
**If you are dependable, hardworking, mechanically inclined, and take pride in keeping outdoor spaces looking their best, we would love to hear from you.**
**Location:** Killeen Memorial Park
**3516 Lake Road, Killeen, TX**
Killeen Memorial Park is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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