Job Description

We are looking for dedicated a Grounds Maintenance in Hixson Tennessee 37343 with $19/hr. pay for a 1-2 month contract, temp role. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the care, maintenance, and overall appearance of cemetery grounds, lawns, and landscaping. Ensures that the environment is safe, clean, and visually appealing for families and visitors. Requires experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or cemetery operations and physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in varying weather with Valid driver's license and clean driving record.- APPLY NOW!

Schedule: M- F 8:00am – 5:00pm

Dress Code:  Work Pants, Shirt, Boots

Key Responsibilities:

• Groundskeeping:
• Mow lawns, trim edges, rake leaves, and remove debris.
• Prune shrubs and trees.
• Plant flowers, grass, and other greenery.
• Maintain irrigation systems (minor repairs, adjustments).
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides as needed.
• Grave and Site Preparation:
• Assist in opening and closing graves and setting up tents, chairs, and grave markers.
• Install memorial markers and monuments.
• Ensure gravesites are properly filled, leveled, and seeded.
• Equipment Use and Maintenance:
• Operate landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, tractors, etc.).
• Perform routine maintenance on tools and machinery.
• General Maintenance:
• Maintain clean and orderly appearance of cemetery grounds and facilities.
• Repair walkways, fences, and other structures as needed.
• Assist with snow removal or storm cleanup as necessary.

Skills and Qualifications:  

• Ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment safely.
• Basic knowledge of horticulture and landscape maintenance.
• Physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Attention to detail, especially when handling gravesites and memorials.
• Professional and respectful demeanor when on-site, especially around grieving families.
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or cemetery operations.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Certification for pesticide or chemical application (varies by state).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or cemetery operations.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Certification for pesticide or chemical application (varies by state).

RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you! 

RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. 

RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.

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