Property Maintenance Technician

Old Tennent Cemetery • Full-time • Manalapan, New Jersey, United States • $22 - $25 / hour • 7h ago

A Property Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overall appearance of cemetery operations, buildings, and grounds. This position plays an important role in ensuring the cemetery remains a safe, clean, attractive, and respectful environment for visitors and staff. While the primary focus is on maintaining the property and physical infrastructure, the technician will also assist with a wide variety of operational tasks and special projects as needed throughout the year.

Job Perks

Work outside and independently, for the most part
Competitive compensation
3 breaks throughout the workday
Sick time, personal time, and vacation time

Responsibilities

Mowing the open lawns as well as in and among headstones.
Trimming around buildings, headstones, and landscaping.
Maintaining and seeding graves as needed.
Assist with setting up and breakdown for funerals and memorial services.
Maintaining shrubbery and plantings.
Performing basic concrete work installing foundations for headstones.
Maintenance of monuments
Maintain cemetery grounds, including roads, walkways, fences, landscaping, and common areas.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on cemetery buildings, offices, maintenance facilities, and other structures.
General carpentry, painting, plumbing, and mechanical repairs.
Operate variety of machinery and equipment efficiently.
Perform seasonal property maintenance, including snow removal, leaf collection, storm cleanup, irrigation maintenance, and landscape improvements.
Monitor the condition of buildings and grounds, identifying maintenance needs and making repairs or reporting issues as appropriate.
Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities.
Install, repair, and maintain signage, benches, fencing, lighting, and other cemetery amenities.
Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Respond to emergency maintenance situations as they arise.

Qualifications

Ability to safely operate maintenance equipment, power tools, and zero turn lawn mowers.
Experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, landscape maintenance, construction, or related field.
High School Diploma preferred
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to work independently and efficiently, with minimal supervision while also functioning as part of a team.
Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers, contractors and members of the public.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 80 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and temperatures throughout the year.
Ability to safely operate equipment and tools required for maintenance work.