Cemetery Maintenance Superintendent - Military veterans preferred

Have you considered maintenance work inside a cemetery? We have the opportunity you've been looking for. Our company has been providing professional land care and maintenance services for more than 25 years. You can discover the honor and pride that comes with creating a beautiful environment for families to visit while they reflect on their loved ones.

We are currently seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Superintendent in the Baton Rouge area. As part of our team you will be the lead maintenance worker for the assigned cemetery and responsible for supervising and performing the layout and preparation of interments, the arrangement of canopies and chairs for ceremonies, the installation of grave markers and memorials, equipment maintenance, direct any landscape crews, debris removal and other various land maintenance tasks. You may also be required to direct any landscape crews. Your ability to operate heavy equipment such as backhoes and tractors will be a requirement of this position.

Prospective candidate would need to possess the following;

Experience operating a backhoe and tractor
Experience supervising work crews*
Ability to operate hand held tools and equipment
Ability to accurately use measuring devices
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions (hot/cold)
Maintain, repair, clean and properly store equipment
Ensure compliance with the operating procedures and safety rules
Ability to communicate effectively
Your position is important to our ability to meet our client's needs. We are seeking a dependable team leader capable of consistently providing positive results in a safe and supportive work environment.

The job will operate on a 40 hour/week, flexible shift that may require overtime and/or weekends as necessary. The position is expected to earn between $40,000-$45,000/year depending on experience. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, basic health insurance and a 401-k plan with company match for all eligible employees.

Other Qualifications:

You will be required to pass a drug screen and background check.
You will need to have a good driving record.
You will need proper authorization to work in the United States.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in all of our employment practices and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Qualified candidates must respond to this job ad with a resume to be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40K-$45K/year

Experience:

Cemetery: 1 year (Preferred)
supervisory: 1 year (Required)
Groundskeeping: 1 year (Required)
maintenance: 2 years (Required)
Backhoe Operation: 2 years (Required)
Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)
Benefits:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Pay Frequency:

Bi weekly or Twice monthly
Schedule:

Day shift