Equipment Operator Cemetery Jobs In East Atlanta, GA

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Maintains the overall appearance of cemetery, mausoleum and/or funeral home locations, which may include: maintenance and grounds keeping, locating grave sites, digging graves, installing crypt faces, conducting interments, entombments and inurnments, and simple repairs and maintenance tasks. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers, lays sod, moves and removes flowers to and from chapel and graveside * Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways which may require snow removal depending on location * Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony * Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments * Arranges chapel for services * Prepares crypts for entombments * Under supervision, may operate backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers or monuments * Installs grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc. * Maintains and repairs existing markers and other cemetery features * Maintains, services, cleans and properly stores equipment * General maintenance of vehicles * Cleans and maintains facility to include performing minor repairs, painting, etc. * Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education * High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience Experience * Minimum 6 months of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower * Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yard-stick, etc.) * Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time * Ability to lift up to 150 with equipment assistance * Ability to push and pull up to 300 lbs. * Ability to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel and client families * Ability to work in extreme weather conditions * Ability to adapt to changing work schedules and multi-tasking * Basic computer skills to enable retrieving and responding to email communications Postal Code: 30328 Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance Job Location: US-GA - Sandy Springs

Created: 2025-09-27