Cemetery Groundskeeper

Role overview

Everstory Partners is looking for a dependable Cemetery Groundskeeper in Lansing, Michigan. The organization focuses on creating respectful, comforting spaces for families navigating loss, and this position plays a key part in maintaining the property, supporting services, and helping ensure a safe, well-kept environment for staff and visitors.

What you will do

• Carry out routine landscape care, including mowing, trimming, and weed control.
• Keep tools, machines, and equipment in working condition.
• Support tasks connected to funeral and cemetery services.
• Use machinery safely and according to procedure.
• Assist with the installation of cemetery vaults.
• Set up headstones or memorial markers when required.
• Perform daily general upkeep and maintenance around the property.
• Handle snow removal duties when needed.
• Take on additional assignments given by the Grounds Superintendent.

Core competencies

• Compassion: Shows genuine care for people and responds with empathy and support.
• Customer focus: Works with internal and external customers in mind and builds trusted relationships.
• Ethics and values: Acts consistently with strong values and follows them in day-to-day work.

Requirements

• High school equivalency is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in maintenance or a similar field.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Comfort reading and following memos and directions from supervisors or management.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to manage several tasks despite interruptions.
• Good customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs.
• A valid state driver’s license is required.
• Availability to work some holidays, evenings, and weekends when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Anniversary award for each year of service.
• Career advancement and training through the Aspiring Managers Program.
• Employee Assistance Fund through Everstory Cares.
• Legend Award Program.
• Funeral and cemetery benefits.
• Employee referral bonus.
• 401(k) with company match.

Equal opportunity and compensation notes

Everstory Partners is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable law. Pay decisions are based on factors such as skills, experience, training, licensure, certification, and business needs, and may vary by location.

The listed pay range for this position is $17.00 to $18.00 per hour.