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Seasonal Cemetery Groundskeeper

Irwin, PA · On-site

$16.25/hr

This is a seasonal position, beginning on May 18th concluding on October 31st based on availability of work. The seasonal maintenance worker performs manual work including basic grounds maintenance ...

Park Lawn Corporation

Cemetery Manager

Woodway, TX · On-site

The Cemetery Manager oversees grounds care, interment services, customer service, and ... Develops and manages preventative maintenance and seasonal grounds plans * Monitors and maintains ...

City of Pocatello

Cemetery Grounds Laborer

Pocatello, ID · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Seasonal Information This is a seasonal position within the Parks & Recreation Department ... Cemetery Grounds Laborer I (P02) * Performs hand mowing, weed eating, tree maintenance, and general ...

Georgia

Cemetery Technician 1

Milledgeville, GA · On-site

Cemetery Technician 1 Job Requisition ID: JR0000000494 Number of Openings: 1 Shift: Day (United ... May assist with snow removal and other seasonal tasks. Job Qualifications High school diploma or ...

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How much do seasonal cemetery jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal cemetery in the United States is $15.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seasonal Cemetery vs Cemetery Worker?

AspectSeasonal CemeteryCemetery Worker
CertificationsTypically none required, may include basic groundskeeping or safety trainingOften requires groundskeeping or safety certifications
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, seasonal peaks during certain times of the yearYear-round outdoor work maintaining cemeteries
Job DurationTemporary, seasonal employmentPermanent or long-term employment
Employer & IndustryFuneral homes, cemeteries, landscaping companiesCemeteries, funeral homes, municipal grounds departments

Seasonal Cemetery workers typically perform groundskeeping tasks during peak seasons and have temporary roles, while Cemetery Workers are employed year-round, handling ongoing maintenance and care of cemetery grounds. Both roles require outdoor work and may share similar certifications, but differ mainly in duration and scope of employment.

What does a seasonal cemetery worker do?

In a Seasonal Cemetery role, daily responsibilities often include maintaining the grounds by mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, and ensuring that walkways and grave sites are clean and presentable. You may also assist with setting up for graveside services, helping with minor landscaping projects, and performing light equipment maintenance. Collaboration with other grounds crew members and cemetery staff is common to coordinate tasks and provide respectful service to families visiting the cemetery. The work is typically outdoors and can be physically demanding, but it offers a sense of accomplishment in maintaining a peaceful environment.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a seasonal cemetery worker?

To thrive as a Seasonal Cemetery Worker, you generally need physical stamina, basic landscaping or groundskeeping skills, and attention to detail, with a high school diploma often preferred. Familiarity with lawn maintenance equipment, power tools, and occasionally small machinery is typically required. Strong teamwork, reliability, and sensitivity when interacting with the public help someone stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining cemetery grounds respectfully, ensuring safety, and providing a supportive environment for visitors.

What is a seasonal cemetery worker?

A Seasonal Cemetery Worker is an employee who is hired temporarily, usually during the spring, summer, and fall, to assist with the maintenance and upkeep of cemetery grounds. Their duties typically include mowing grass, trimming bushes, planting flowers, preparing gravesites, and performing general landscaping tasks. Seasonal positions often last several months and require outdoor, physical work. These workers help ensure that cemeteries remain respectful, clean, and welcoming for visitors during the busy burial and maintenance seasons.
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Infographic showing various Seasonal Cemetery job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, 9% Nights, and 13% Summer. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $32,987 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

Seasonal Cemetery Maintenance Worker

City of Claremore

Claremore, OK • On-site

$11/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Seasonal Cemetery Worker FLSA: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Department: Cemetery Reports to: Cemetery Director
Salary Range: $11.00
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
General Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the Cemetery Director and performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of cemetery facilities and systems.
Essential Duties:
Weed eat, mow, landscape, trim, prune all vegetation and grass maintaining a clean well groomed appearance of the cemetery grounds. All other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge: Some knowledge of equipment to be used.
Abilities: Come to work on time, follow directions, be honest and dependable, maintain safe work environment, be cooperative, have a positive attitude, be courteous and considerate team member, manage time effectively, concentrate on work, recognize problems and find solutions. Ability to perform manual tasks for extended periods of time; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Skill: Skill in operation of the listed tools and equipment.
Tools & Equipment:
Push and zero-turn radius mowers, weed eater, trimmers, edger, all safety equipment required during the use of such equipment.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell.
The employee must lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in field settings, and moderately quiet in office settings.

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