Groundskeeper

**GROUNDS KEEPER**

**Company: Knollwood Cemetery Corporation**

**Job Title: Cemetery Groundskeeper**

**Location: Canton, MA (In\-Person)**

**Job Type: Full\-Time (Union after 6 months)**

**Weekend Commitment: Availability to work alternating weekends a must at overtime rate**

**Pay:** $35\.00\-36\.50/hour

**Benefits:** Union Membership after 6 months, Union pension, Health, Dental, Vision, Critical Care, Life Insurance and 401k plus matching

**Job Overview:** Actively working and doing burials, maintaining lawns, landscaping and setting footstones.

Knollwood Cemetery Corporation is looking for hard\-working individuals to join the grounds crew to help provide professional services at the time of burial and help maintain the park grounds.

**Position Summary**

This role combines meticulous manual labor to prepare final resting places and workers must balance technical safety protocols with absolute respect and emotional sensitivity for grieving families.

**Key Responsibilities**

· Interment preparation and funerals

· Ground maintenance

· Memorial care

**Required Skills \& Qualifications**

* Physical Stamina: Ability to lift heavy objects (50\+ lbs), bend repeatedly, stand for 6\+ hours and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
* Emotional Maturity: Professional demeanor, discretion, and respect when working near grieving individuals.
* High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
* Must have and maintain valid driver’s license
* Must be able to pass a pre\-employment drug test and background check

Interested applicants should submit a resume to Tony Berardi at [email protected]

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

Knollwood Cemetery Corp is committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities. Knollwood Cemetery Corp does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to: race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions) gender reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, veteran or military status, political affiliation, hairstyle or hair texture, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Knollwood Cemetery Corp considers skill, experience, education, attitude and potential for growth when employment selections and all other employment\-related decisions, such as compensation or promotion, policy administration, etc. are made.

Pay: $35\.00 \- $36\.50 per hour

Benefits:

* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person