Grounds Maintenance/Interment Specialist

One of the premiere cemeteries in the Pacific Northwest is seeking a Grounds Maintenance/Interment Specialist. We are located along the beautiful Puget Sound and operate two nonprofit cemeteries. This is a union position, and the successful candidate will be required to join the union. A generous compensation package is based upon the current union agreement. We serve a diverse community and also care for pets in our Chambers Creek Pet Cemetery and Funeral Home. If you are looking for a non\-family, non\-corporate environment in which to build a long\-term career, we are your answer. Duties \- Perform general grounds maintenance duties to ensure the cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of the property \- Conduct regular landscape maintenance tasks such as irrigation, repair of irrigation lines, mowing, trimming, edging, and weeding, including trimming grave markers \- Use hand tools and equipment to perform various groundskeeping tasks \-Assist with all aspects of grave site verification and interment, with training and supervision, in accordance with established policies and procedures Skills \- Ability to operate equipment such as backhoe, lawn mower, trimmer, and blower \-Ability to pour and work with concrete or willingness to learn \- Strong attention to detail and ability to take direction and follow instructions accurately \- Physical stamina to perform manual labor tasks in various weather conditions \-Must be reliable and a team player who works well with others \-Occasional overtime on weekends and holidays may be necessary Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $20\.00 \- $26\.00 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Ability to Relocate: * University Place, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person