Position: Cemetery Manager, Grounds and Facilities
Location: St. Mary Cemetery and Funeral Center
Position Status: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Saturday (Rotating Schedule)
Category: Exempt
Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 annual plus bonus potential
Supervisor: Reports to the Director of Operations or other manager as assigned
Job Summary: The Cemetery Grounds Manager is to plan, organize, coordinate and manage the landscape and grounds activities for assigned cemeteries. Additionally, the Cemetery Grounds Manager is responsible for coordinating and supporting a harmonious interaction between the sales and cemetery personnel, as well as forging strong, lasting relationships within the local community and parishes.
Essential Functions:- Deliver our Ministerial mission of caring for the dead and providing the Catholic Funeral Rites of a Vigil, Funeral Mass and Committal Ceremony.
- Leads the Cemetery Grounds staff through a front facing hands-on approach to provide exceptional experiences.
- Monitors and maximizes grounds and facility maintenance budgets ensuring the highest level of quality possible.
- Maintains cemetery inventory and makes recommendations to increase inventory opportunities where appropriate.
- Recruit, develop, train, evaluate and mentor Cemetery Grounds staff.
- Makes hiring and disciplinary recommendations.
- Ensures operational and reporting compliance with all federal, state and local governance and regulatory entities.
- Responsible for implementing quality standards of care for grounds and facilities.
- Ensures compliance with all safety standards and internal safety programs.
- Set and exhibit exceptional customer service skills including working directly with families as needed.
- Provide written and oral responses as required to inquiries or complaints regarding operational matters in such a manner as to protect the Church's integrity and good public image.
- Accurately review and approve contracts, invoices and other documents.
- Assist in creating and implementing strategic plans, policy, procedures and protocols to achieve goals and objectives.
- May oversee capital maintenance and development projects for assigned locations.
- Must be familiar with the SEIU labor contact and ensure management compliance with the contract.
- Local day travel to various sites is required.
- Other duties as may be assigned
Minimum Qualifications:Must have a minimum of 3 years of cemetery, landscape or grounds maintenance work experience.
Must have a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
Must possess a valid California Driver's License.
Possession of a valid California Pesticide Applicators License or Certificate preferred.
Must be a Catholic in good standing
Education: Accredited Associate of Science (AS) or Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
Ability: Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Practicing Catholic with knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church; Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook); excellent interpersonal and phone skills; great organizational skills; ability to maintain strict confidentially; professional temperament and appearance; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; ability to work and relate to a variety of personalities and cultures with diplomacy, friendliness and poise; able to work in a team-oriented environment; handle multiple assignments consecutively and prioritize workload.
