Eternal Light Memorial Gardens is hiring a Cemetery Caretaker Foreman / Landscaping Foreman to lead grounds maintenance and landscaping operations in Boynton Beach FL.
This role is ideal for an experienced grounds maintenance supervisor or landscaping crew leader with expertise in heavy equipment operation, lawn care, and team leadership.
We are committed to delivering exceptional cemetery care, landscaping services, and property maintenance with dignity, safety, and precision.
Key Responsibilities (Grounds Maintenance & Crew Leadership):
Supervise and manage a 15+ person landscaping/grounds maintenance crew
Lead daily landscaping, lawn care, and cemetery maintenance operations
Perform and oversee:
Grass cutting, edging, trimming, and sod installation
Tree and shrub maintenance
Walkways, burial plots, and memorial site upkeep
Prepare burial sites for interments and ensure on-time service execution
Coordinate cemetery operations, memorial installations, and site preparation
Operate and train team members on landscaping equipment and heavy machinery
Ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA practices, and equipment protocols
Required Skills & Experience:
Experience as a Landscaping Foreman, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, or Crew Leader
Proven ability to manage large teams (15+ employees) in outdoor environments
Hands-on experience using landscaping tools and equipment, including:
Ride-on / zero-turn mowers
Chainsaws
Stick edgers and weed eaters
Pole saws and trimming equipment
Experience operating heavy equipment, including:
Backhoes
Tractors
UTVs / utility vehicles
Strong knowledge of groundskeeping, landscape maintenance, and turf management
Ability to read maps, site layouts, and burial plot diagrams
Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
Valid driver’s license required
Physical Requirements (Outdoor Labor / Equipment Operation):
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
Ability to push/pull equipment up to 20 feet (mausoleum lift)
Capable of performing physical outdoor work in all weather conditions
Comfortable working around machinery and at heights
Ability to work overtime as needed, including weekends or service-related schedules
If you’re ready to meaningfully lead while making a real difference in the community, we invite you to apply and grow your career with NorthStar Memorial Group.
NorthStar Memorial Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a best in class workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Passion. Professionalism. Personal growth. What we do is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to change lives and unleash your talent. NorthStar Memorial Group is where empathy meets opportunity.
Since 2004, NorthStar Memorial Group has grown, evolved and led the funeral and cemetery profession with a fresh perspective and without ever losing sight of what we do best: celebrating life and passionately supporting the families we serve. What began as a single property in Decatur, Illinois has now expanded to include more than 85 funeral, cremation and cemetery locations serving thousands of families across the United States. Here, we understand the power of legacies, and we’ve made it our life’s work to honor them.
At NorthStar Memorial Group, we choose collaboration over bureaucracy. Here, everyone has a chance to lead. We encourage & empower our people at every level to speak up, be heard, and watch their ideas become realities. Degreed & non-degreed professionals, labor workers, industry experts – people from all career and experiential backgrounds have the opportunity to find a home here.
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