Groundskeeper, Cemetery Grounds and Maintenance

Job overview

The Groundskeeper role is onsite in Fairview Heights, IL, and pays $19 per hour. The position supports a cemetery grounds and maintenance team by caring for outdoor spaces; the listing states a Monday–Friday schedule, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with weekends off. The role maintains cemetery grounds through lawn care, equipment use, and general outdoor maintenance, helping keep the site orderly and cared for. It also requires respectful communication with coworkers, contractors, and visiting families.

What you'll do

• Perform lawn care, mowing, weed trimming, and general grounds maintenance
• operate hand tools and maintenance equipment
• take accurate measurements and follow instructions
• perform physical outdoor work and lift up to 30 pounds
• communicate professionally with coworkers, contractors, and visiting families. Experience with tractors, utility vehicles, trailers, dump trucks, backhoes, or similar equipment is a plus.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

groundskeeper

cemetery grounds

fairview heights il

$19/hour

monday–friday

7:00 am–3:30 pm

weekends off

lawn care

mowing

weed trimming

outdoor maintenance

wise staffing group

driver’s license required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Weekday schedule with weekends off; valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required; equipment experience is a plus.

About the employer

Wise Staffing Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Cemeteries and Crematories. Sector: 81.