Cemetery Supervisor

We currently have an opening for a Cemetery Supervisor in the Jackson, California Market. The Cemetery Supervisor is responsible for operating and maintaining the cemetery grounds and facilities. This includes personnel management, cemetery operations, facility management, grounds management, equipment maintenance, supply/inventory management, resource management, strategic planning, and policy/procedures development.

Overview & Responsibilities:

• Manages, trains, and monitors work progress of the cemetery grounds team members
• Ensures effective communication of deliverables and work orders from the cemetery sales group to the cemetery grounds team
• Coordinates daily plans and goals as it pertains to the full scope of cemetery operations
• Assists with the hiring process of new cemetery grounds team members
• Ensures proper grave, mausoleum and niche are identified prior to burial, entombment, and inurnments
• Maintains proper stock of cemetery outer burial containers, granite markers, and fuel for cemetery equipment
• Orders replacement parts for cemetery equipment such as tents and grave setup equipment
• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims trees, maintains walkways and memorial marker, lays sod, moves and removes flowers to and from chapel and graveside
• Clears debris and keeps driveways and walkways in a safe condition
• Completes minor repairs to grave markers and other cemetery features
• Assembles tents, and canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony
• Prepares crypts for entombments, installs grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, and other tasks as needed
• Operates equipment safely and carefully to avoid damage to cemetery property
• Maintains, service, cleans, and properly store equipment
• Assists with maintenance of cemetery vehicles as needed
• Assists in loading or unloading caskets, and moving/installing vaults as needed
• Observes safety rules and ensures compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines

Requirements & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Minimum five years of experience in grounds/facility maintenance
• Experience hiring, developing, leading, and managing a staff
• Able to operate large mechanical equipment and machines
• Capable of understanding maps for grave locations and layouts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record

• Meaningful Work: Make a real difference by helping families navigate one of life's most challenging times with compassion and care.
• Competitive Pay and Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance
  • Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
  • Wellness Rewards
  • 401k with company match
  • Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability
• Career Growth: Take advantage of ongoing training and advancement opportunities within the funeral service industry.
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team that values respect, empathy, and service.