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Manages the grounds provided at a cemetery or funeral home location(s). Performs all grounds keeping and maintenance matters on the properties and maintains the overall appearance of a cemetery, mausoleum or funeral home location.

This is a Temporary Full-Time Position – Grounds Specialist

There is opportunity for Regular Full-Time after Successful Probation Period

Location: Victory Memorial Park Cemetery

Victory Memorial Park Cemetery is seeking a dedicated and responsible Grounds Specialist to join our team in a temporary full-time role, with the potential to transition to regular full-time employment after a successful probationary period. In this role, you will help maintain the beauty, safety, and dignity of our cemetery grounds, mausoleums, and funeral home properties. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of creating a respectful and welcoming environment for our families and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain all aspects of cemetery grounds: mowing, watering, fertilizing, trimming shrubs, and caring for flower bedsRemove debris, trash, wilted flowers, and turn down vases when neededOperate lawn and grounds equipment, including push/power mowers, snow blowers, weed trimmers, and leaf blowersMove plywood, tools, and materials to support operationsParticipate in grave openings and closings for interments, entombments, and inurnmentsPerform minor repairs to cemetery grounds or building systems as requiredAssist with cremation-related duties when neededComply with all safety procedures and applicable regulations, including WCB and environmental guidelinesAssist in the movement and installation of burial vaults

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of groundskeeping or landscaping experience preferred

Skills & Abilities:

Proficient in operating groundskeeping tools and equipmentAbility to follow direction from the Superintendent or designated supervisorCapable of using measuring devices such as tape measures and yardsticksComfortable working in various weather conditionsStrong physical agility and manual dexterityCommitment to safe and responsible equipment useEffective teamwork and communication with coworkers, contractors, and client families

Additional Requirement:

Valid driver’s license

Pay

$24.50/hour – Temporary Full-Time$27.00/hour – Regular Full-Time (after probation)

Postal Code: V4P 1P3

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: CA-BC - Surrey