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City of Marquette

Park Cemetery Laborer

Marquette, MI

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Park Cemetery Laborer REPORTS TO: Arborist Supervisor / Sexton EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/1/2026 JOB CLASS ... This is a seasonal, temporary position. Hours of work will be determined by the supervisor, but are ...

City of Marquette

Park Cemetery Laborer

Marquette, MI · On-site

Park Cemetery Laborer REPORTS TO: Arborist Supervisor / Sexton EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/1/2026 JOB CLASS ... This is a seasonal, temporary position. Hours of work will be determined by the supervisor, but are ...

ST CLAIR CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

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Ground Maintenance / Landscaper

Greensburg, PA

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

Maintain irrigation systems and assist with seasonal tasks like snow removal or leaf cleanup * Follow safety procedures and respect all cemetery regulations and protocols * Interact courteously with ...

ST CLAIR CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

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Ground Maintenance / Landscaper

Greensburg, PA

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

Maintain irrigation systems and assist with seasonal tasks like snow removal or leaf cleanup * Follow safety procedures and respect all cemetery regulations and protocols * Interact courteously with ...

DRY CREEK CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DIST

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Landscape Laborer

Boise, ID · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Join our team at Dry Creek Cemetery as a seasonal employee and earn a full time year round position giving you access to our full benefits package. Employment is of an "at will" nature, the employee ...

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DRY CREEK CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DIST

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Landscape Laborer

Boise, ID · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Join our team at Dry Creek Cemetery as a seasonal employee and earn a full time year round position giving you access to our full benefits package. Employment is of an "at will" nature, the employee ...

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Mount Olivet Cemetery Associat

Groundskeeper

Raytown, MO

$15 - $19/hr

Olivet Cemetery in Kansas City, a ministry of the Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph, is currently in search of a full time grounds worker and a seasonal full time grounds worker for the Mount ...

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How much do seasonal cemetery jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 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 are the typical daily responsibilities for someone in a Seasonal Cemetery position?

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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Seasonal Cemetery Worker, and why are they important?

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 25% Full Time, 50% Part Time, and 25% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $32,987 per year, or $15.9 per hour.
Cemetery Services Specialist (seasonal)

Cemetery Services Specialist (seasonal)

Service Corporation International

Thornton, CO • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

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Service Corporation International rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 93 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 8 rated funeral services

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Participates in openings and closings for interments, entombments, inurnments, and disinterment as well as the installation of memorials and markers. Performs grounds and facilities maintenance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs openings & closings for burials, entombments and inurnments
  • Sets, installs, and assembles foundations, memorials, and markers
  • Installs outer burial containers
  • Handles and completes work orders from client families as it pertains to individual grave and marker maintenance
  • Responds to and completes requests for service/work orders
  • Conducts Interment Verification Procedures
  • Conducts 25 foot radius preparation for burials and ensures the area is clean and neat
  • Fills grave, tamps, seeds or sods
  • Adheres to all Company safety rules and Universal Precautions
  • Maintains and protects Company assets by performing regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and facilities
  • Maintains a clean and orderly work area
  • Completes Dignity University courses and other training as assigned
  • Adheres to all standards of the Dignity Memorial Promise
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Requirements

Education

  • High School degree or equivalent

Experience

  • Minimum of six (6) months experience operating standard equipment

Licenses

  • Acceptable driving record and applicable license(s) to operate equipment/vehicles

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer, leaf blower, chain saw and pump
  • Ability to operate mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, a dump truck, tractor, utility vehicle, marker trailed, dump trailer, jack hammer, tamper and backhoe
  • Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yardstick, etc.)
  • Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, contractor personnel and client families Ability to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs.
  • Ability to work in various adverse weather conditions
  • Understands safety and security issues and implications
  • Mechanical aptitude

Compensation
$20.00/hr

Postal Code: 80229Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery MaintenanceJob Location: US-CO - Thornton

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