Grounds Associate

RIGHTSTONE IS HIRING! We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Grounds Associate to join our team in Ambler, PA with $17/hr pay for 3months contract (temp only). This position plays a key role in maintaining the cemetery grounds, assisting with burial preparations, and ensuring the property remains safe, respectful, and well-kept for families and visitors. APPLY NOW!

 Schedule: Full-time | 40 hours per week | Must be flexible to work beyond standard hours as needed

Work Environment: Outdoor/indoor, all seasons and weather conditions

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with openings and closings for burials, entombments, and inurnments.
• Operate grounds equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, blowers, and hand tools.
• Dig graves, set and install burial markers, memorials, and foundations.
• Install outer burial containers and complete site preparations.
• Maintain a clean and orderly appearance of burial sites and surrounding areas.
• Fill graves, tamp soil, seed or sod as required.
• Handle and complete work orders related to individual grave and marker maintenance.
• Safely operate larger equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, utility vehicles, backhoes, and trailers.
• Follow all company safety policies and Dignity Memorial Promise standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What We’re Looking For:

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Minimum 6 months experience operating landscaping/groundskeeping equipment.
• Ability to operate hand tools (shovel, rake, sledgehammer, chain saw, etc.) and mechanical equipment (dump truck, tractor, backhoe, etc.).
• Ability to accurately use measuring devices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with team members, contractors, and client families.
• Physically able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions.

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.