Cemetery Caretaker Resume
Objective : A Cemetery Caretaker is responsible for maintaining the grounds and ensuring the overall appearance of the cemetery is respectful and dignified. This role involves regular tasks such as mowing lawns, trimming hedges, and maintaining flower beds. Additionally, the caretaker is tasked with the upkeep of headstones and markers, ensuring they are clean and well-preserved. Attention to detail is crucial, as is the ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet the needs of the cemetery and its visitors.
Skills : Grounds maintenance, Landscaping, Tree and shrub care
Description :
- Coordinated the work to be undertaken by subcontractors.
- Ensured the Company’s Policy on the management of approved subcontractors is fully implemented.
- Liaised and provided regular feedback to the FM Contracts Manager and representative on issues.
- Reported any issues to the FM Contracts Manager and make recommendations on improving the service.
- Organized, managed and monitored the tasks of the caretaking / cleaning staff.
- Responded in a timely manner to any issues with the delivery of routine and non-routine caretaking services and provide cover as necessary.
- Controlled expenditure as delegated by the FM Contracts Manager.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
AAS in Horticulture
Cemetery Caretaker Resume
Objective : As a Cemetery Caretaker, responsible for using weed-control and pest-killing chemicals on lawns to protect growth and improve appearance, responsible for installed underground sprinkler systems to ensure that grass and greenery receive enough water, and also responsible for investigating computer lawn and garden problems and making recommendations for effective solutions.
Skills : Tree and shrub care, Grave marker installation
Description :
- Conducted administrative duties and record-keeping at a professional level.
- Dealt with the public as it pertains to the purchase of grave sites and planning burial activities.
- Maintained the grounds to a high standard.
- Followed directives and performing tasks that are timely, accurate, and of high quality.
- Worked safely under a variety of situations and weather conditions.
- Led and worked on teams and organized work; staff assigned to work in the cemetery area, communicated verbally and in writing.
- Maintained the overall appearance and cleanliness of cemetery grounds, including mowing, trimming, and landscaping.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Cemetery Management
Cemetery Caretaker Resume
Objective : In the role of Cemetery Caretaker, the individual plays a vital part in preserving the sanctity and beauty of the burial grounds. Responsibilities include landscaping, planting seasonal flowers, and ensuring pathways are clear and accessible. The caretaker also assists in the preparation of gravesites for burials, which requires sensitivity and respect for the families involved. Strong organizational skills are essential for maintaining records of interments and managing the overall maintenance schedule of the cemetery.
Skills : Cemetery maintenance, Customer service
Description :
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring clients received assistance and support as needed.
- Consistently met deadlines and completed tasks within designated timeframes, ensuring efficient operations.
- Regularly monitored lawn maintenance equipment, either performing repairs or coordinating scheduled maintenance when necessary.
- Operated various power tools and lawn care equipment essential for maintaining cemetery grounds.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards by thoroughly cleaning tools and keeping the office and shop areas organized and safe.
- Purchased necessary supplies and processed bills following established procedures and guidelines.
- Assisted clients in locating gravesites, offering clear directions and ensuring a supportive experience.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Landscape Design
Cemetery Caretaker Resume
Headline : As a Cemetery Caretaker, performed repairs, adjustments, and maintenance on buildings, including installations and removals. Responded promptly to concerns with both routine and non-routine cleaning services, and provided backup and remedial cleaning when required.
Skills : Attention to detail, Physical stamina
Description :
- Attended local and out-of-town traipsing as required, and made recommendations on policies related to the Cemetery.
- Filled in as Building Maintenance Custodian in their absence.
- Coordinated grave openings and closings - works around open grave sites.
- Recorded burials, received and processed burial permits, researched old burial records, checked lots, and gave grave locations.
- Conducted administrative duties such as inputting and administering budgets, keeping records, checking lots, and providing grave locations.
- Assisted with site selection and payment for sites.
- Performed regular inspections of gravesites and memorials to ensure proper maintenance and care.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Floral Design
Cemetery Caretaker Resume
Headline : As a Cemetery Caretaker, assisted with daily cleaning as needed, monitored and made adjustments as necessary to ensure plant and associated systems performed within set limits, and managed and monitored the work undertaken by subcontractors, including the delivery of site inductions.
Skills : Equipment operation, Safety compliance
Description :
- Acted as liaison between the City and outside organizations - Catholic and Veterans Services.
- Coordinated the sales of grave plots and maintained records of the sales.
- Monitored all lawn maintenance equipment and conducted or scheduled repairs as needed.
- Provided general supervision and direction for full-time public works staff assigned to the cemetery grounds.
- Provided full supervision over temporary employees assigned to the cemetery grounds.
- Oversaw the operation activities of the City cemetery such as scheduling burials, selling grave plots, and coordinating plot ownership with the City Clerk.
- Ensured all City personnel performing tasks in the cemetery area work safely and efficiently.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
AS in Forestry
Cemetery Caretaker Resume
Summary : Cemetery Caretakers are dedicated professionals who ensure that burial sites are maintained with the utmost care and respect. This position involves a variety of tasks, including the maintenance of trees, shrubs, and other landscaping elements that contribute to the serene environment of the cemetery. The caretaker also monitors the condition of grave markers and monuments, performing repairs as needed. A strong commitment to customer service is important, as caretakers often interact with grieving families and visitors.
Skills : Record keeping, Interpersonal skills, Grave marker installation, Cemetery maintenance
Description :
- Recorded all burial details, processed burial permits, and researched cemetery records and lot histories.
- Preserved the overall appearance of the cemetery, including maintaining the grounds, and buildings, and assisting with locating gravesites.
- Repaired and maintained cemetery features, including existing markers and other structures.
- Managed cemetery grounds tasks such as preparing graves, sodding, seeding, fertilizing, setting monuments and markers, and performing lawn care and general cleanup.
- Worked under the guidance of the Public Works Director and Assistant Public Works Director, ensuring operations run smoothly.
- Assisted in preparing burial sites by digging graves and setting up burial plots.
- Coordinated with families and funeral homes to facilitate burial services and ensure seamless operations.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BA in History
Cemetery Caretaker Resume
Summary : The Cemetery Caretaker is tasked with the essential duty of maintaining the cemetery grounds, ensuring they are a peaceful and respectful place for remembrance. This includes regular maintenance activities such as mowing, weeding, and planting flowers. The caretaker also plays a role in the preparation of graves for burials, which requires a compassionate approach. Effective communication skills are important for liaising with families and providing them with information about cemetery policies and services.
Skills : Problem-solving, Time management, Customer service, Attention to detail
Description :
- Managed the planting and care of trees, shrubs, and flowers throughout the cemetery to improve its aesthetic appeal.
- Operated and maintained various landscaping equipment, including lawnmowers, trimmers, and other tools essential for cemetery upkeep.
- Established and enforced safety protocols to create a secure working environment for staff and visitors.
- Kept accurate records of burials, interments, and maintenance activities to ensure thorough documentation and reporting.
- Offered support during memorial services and special events taking place within the cemetery grounds.
- Responded to public inquiries concerning cemetery policies, procedures, and available services to assist the community effectively.
- Worked in collaboration with local authorities to ensure compliance with regulations and standards relevant to cemetery operations.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Grounds Maintenance
Cemetery Caretaker Resume
Summary : As a Cemetery Caretaker, assisted in lifting and placing caskets on lowering devices, loaded and unloaded materials; aligning headstones, cleaned and clearing cemetery grounds of debris using power trimmers, chainsaws, axes, shovels, rakes, blowers, vacuums; weeding, mulching, and applying fertilizer; pruning shrubs and low-level dead branches; removing snow and ice; cleaning headstones using sprayer and hand brush; and cleaning service and administrative areas.
Skills : Teamwork, Basic carpentry, Equipment operation
Description :
- Responsible for participating in seminars and workshops to gain a better understanding of natural pest control products and how they can deliver effective results without the use of chemicals.
- Responsible for completing all timesheets and computers paperwork on time and accurately to keep files up to date.
- Responsible for using computers and outdoors equipment for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal.
- Responsible for identifying and removing poison ivy, kudzu, and other invasive plants using computers methods.
- Responsible for evaluating computers and outdoors pest damage and used appropriate pesticides to mitigate and control it in a safe manner.
- Responsible for diagnosing equipment, issues and performed routine maintenance to keep it in working order.
- Responsible for using planned landscaping designs to determine where sod, sown grass, flowers, and foliage should be placed.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
AAS in Horticulture
Cemetery Caretaker Resume
Summary : As a Cemetery Caretaker, performed a variety of tasks, such as operating small tractors and riding lawn mowers; transplanting shrubs; digging graves to the proper level; cutting and removing sod, tamping and leveling dirt using hand and power tools; digging and squaring graves using pneumatic equipment, picks and shovels.
Skills : Horticultural knowledge, Compassionate communication, Basic carpentry
Description :
- In charge of grounds maintenance, which included trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed snow removal or lawn duties as directed.
- Performed snow removal and salting of front walkways.
- Assisted in the recruitment and selection of caretaking/cleaning staff and the allocation of tasks.
- Provided general cleaning and security duties, plus basic maintenance of buildings and associated plants and systems.
- Prepared grave sites for interment services by placing planks, greens, chairs, tarpaulins, tents, and lowering devices, and removing equipment for the interment services.
- Operated dump trucks, stake and platform trucks, pickup trucks, tractors, and tractor attachments to transport work equipment and materials around the cemetery.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
AA in Business Management
Cemetery Caretaker Resume
Summary : As a Cemetery Caretaker, assembled tents and canopies and arranged chairs for the graveside ceremony, prepared crypts for entombment, installed grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, and also performed jobs requiring mainly manual skills and physical strength.
Skills : Seasonal preparation, Regulatory knowledge, Record keeping
Description :
- Used shovel and hand tamper, levels grave sites and replaces floral items on graves, and removes excess soil from graves by loading in truck or trailer.
- Placed grave markers to specified height and alignment by section layout plan.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of trucks, assuring that it is not overloaded and that the load w properly and safely distributed.
- Ensured all maintenance work is completed on time and to Health & Safety standards.
- Provided assistance to residents as necessary within the parameters of job outline, ensured all safety precautions were followed while performing the work.
- Followed all policies and Standard Operating Procedures as instructed by Management.
- Assisted in the installation and repair of headstones and memorial markers.
- Developed and implemented seasonal maintenance plans to address changing weather conditions and seasonal needs.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Pest Management
