Grounds Maintenance Foreman - Groundskeeping

We are changing the culture of our profession in a positive way and we want you to be a part of it. Apply today to hear more about the amazing opportunities at Restland Funeral Home & Cemetery. We can't wait to speak with you about the incredible reasons why you'll love it here.

Benefits of Working at Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery:
• We are the preferred provider in our community. Passion is what drives us to treat every family we serve as if they were our own, & that includes our Restland family.
• We are a dynamic privately-owned funeral company offering multiple opportunities for growth.
• We strive to maintain a schedule that allows work/life balanced.
• We are the eternal home of country music legend, Ray Price and Dallas Cowboys President, Tex Schramm

Why Dallas, TX:
• Dallas is a cosmopolitan city known for its high concentration of restaurants, shopping centers and entertainment
• No State Income Taxes! More money in your pocket to enjoy some of Texas' charm
• Home of “America's Team,” The Dallas Cowboys
• Dallas-Ft.Worth area has some of the best schools, 355 elementary, middle and high schools and 401 private schools. The area also has 18 colleges and universities.

We've made it our life's work to take care of others - and that starts with our employees. Take it from them and listen to a real-life testimonial from one of our current employees, “I want you to know I absolutely enjoy working here. I love the camaraderie, fast pace and diverse experience…Restland is second to none!"

Employment here is designed to transcend expectations. We pride ourselves on providing careers that reward your passion for impacting the lives of others with the culture, to change yours.

We are seeking a Grounds Maintenance Foreman - Groundskeeping. This position assists with leading caretaker staff, as well as maintaining the overall appearance of the cemetery, mausoleum and funeral home locations. The successful candidate will have a permit to operate equipment used at facilities and previous experience in grounds keeping or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Cut grass, maintain lawn, trim around trees, walkways and memorial markers, lays sod, move and remove flowers to and from chapel and graveside
• Clear debris and maintain drive and walkways in safe condition
• Install vault face and prepare grave sites for interments
• Assemble tents/canopies and arrange chairs for graveside ceremony
• Prepare crypts for entombment
• Install grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc.
• Maintain and repairs existing markers and other cemetery features
• Locate grave sites and dig graves using backhoe without damaging surrounding vaults, markers and monuments
• Maintain overall appearance and cleanliness of funeral homes and/or mausoleum facilities
• Clean and maintain facility, perform minor repairs, painting, etc.
• Assist with loading and unloading caskets
• Assist with setting up chapel for services
• Help with preparation and setup for opening and closing interments, entombments and inurnments
• Assist the superintendent with training for caretakers
• Consult with the superintendent to determine work assignments to ensure each family's wishes are met
• Operate equipment in a safe and careful manner

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in grounds keeping or maintenance
• Capable of understanding maps for grave locations and layouts
• Professional leadership skills
• Valid driver's license

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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