Cemetery Maintenance Foreman
HAUCK ENTERPRISES
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Jacksonville, FL
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Posted 6 days ago
Job Description
**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
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