Cemetery Grounds Superintendent

Job overview

The Cemetery Grounds Superintendent works onsite in Lakewood, WA. Compensation is $87,000–$92,000 per year. The role oversees cemetery grounds, maintenance operations, and property care at Mountain View Funeral Home, part of NorthStar Memorial Group. The superintendent leads grounds personnel and cemetery operations to maintain safe, orderly, and dignified grounds, supporting accurate interments and respectful service for families and visitors.

What you'll do

• Maintain memorials, mausoleums, crypts, buildings, roads, irrigation systems, and grounds
• verify interment, entombment, and inurnment locations
• plan and oversee burial, memorial installation, and cemetery preparation
• supervise, train, and develop grounds personnel
• maintain equipment and supply inventories
• oversee preventive maintenance and repairs
• keep facilities and grounds clean
• coordinate with funeral home staff, family service advisors, vendors, and contractors
• support groundskeeping, interment, excavation, irrigation, and facilities maintenance
• lead safety training and inspections and ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cemetery grounds superintendent

cemetery operations

grounds maintenance

interment

landscaping

irrigation

heavy equipment

safety compliance

lakewood wa

mountain view funeral home

northstar memorial group

$87k–$92k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Why this role

The role combines hands-on grounds and equipment work with staff leadership, cemetery operations, and family-facing service. Requires the ability to operate or oversee heavy equipment and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

About the employer

Northstar Memorial Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Cemeteries and Crematories. Sector: 81.