Cemetery Maintenance Foreman

**Job Title: Cemetery Maintenance Foreman** **Company: Hauck Enterprises** **Location: Jacksonville, Florida \- Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery** **Job Type: Full\-Time** **Pay: Up to $25 per hour (based on experience)** **About the Role** Hauck Enterprises is seeking a dedicated and experienced Cemetery Maintenance Foreman to lead our grounds maintenance team. In this hands\-on supervisory role, you’ll ensure our cemeteries remain beautifully maintained, respectful, and well\-prepared for families and visitors. If you have strong leadership skills, heavy equipment experience, and a commitment to quality work in a meaningful environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable team where your expertise is valued. **Key Responsibilities** * Supervise and direct a crew of maintenance workers in daily cemetery operations, including groundskeeping, landscaping, and site preparation * Oversee and perform equipment operation for tasks such as grave preparation, headstone instillation, mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding, and general upkeep * Operate heavy machinery including backhoes, tractors, loaders, mowers, and other equipment safely and efficiently * Read and interpret blueprints, site plans, and layouts for accurate placement of markers, features, and excavation work * Coordinate with team members to schedule tasks, ensure high standards of quality and safety, and maintain a respectful atmosphere * Assist with grave openings/closings, monument setting support, and other cemetery\-specific duties as needed * Perform routine equipment maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs * Enforce safety protocols and maintain clean, organized work sites * Interact professionally with families, visitors, funeral directors, and monument companies when required **Qualifications \& Requirements** * Proven supervisory or lead experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, construction, or a related field * Hands\-on experience operating backhoes and tractors (certification is a plus) * Ability to read and understand blueprints and site plans * Previous cemetery maintenance or groundskeeping experience is **preferred** but not required—we value transferable skills from landscaping, parks, or construction * Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail * Physical ability to perform demanding outdoor work in various weather conditions (lifting, bending, standing for extended periods) * Valid driver’s license required; clean driving record preferred * Ability to pass a background check and drug screening **What We Offer** * Competitive hourly pay up to $25/hour, depending on your experience and skills * PTO, 401k Program, health, dental and vision insurance * Opportunity to lead and grow within a respected local company * Meaningful work maintaining serene, dignified spaces for the community If you’re a motivated leader with mechanical aptitude and a respect for this important work, we want to hear from you! Apply today with your resume and a brief note about your relevant experience. Hauck Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: Up to $25\.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Experience: * Supervising: 5 years (Required) * Backhoe operation: 3 years (Required) * Landscape maintenance: 3 years (Required) * Blueprint reading: 3 years (Required) Ability to Commute: * Jacksonville, FL 32205 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Jacksonville, FL 32205: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person