Grounds Jobs

company About Troost Cemeteries, Inc. Troost Cemeteries, Inc. is a longstanding, highly respected, family-owned business consisting of nine cemeteries in Chicagoland. Our locations include  Arlington Cemetery ,  Clarendon Hills Cemetery ,  Elm Lawn Memorial Park ,  Fairview Memorial Park ,  Lincoln Memorial Park ,  Mount Hope Cemetery , Mount Greenwood Cemetery, Parkholm Cemetery  and  River Hills Memorial Park . role Maintains the overall appearance of cemetery that includes maintenance and grounds keeping, locating grave sites, installing crypt faces and headstones, conducting interments, entombments and inurnments, and repairs and maintenance tasks. THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND FAVORABLE DRIVING RECORD JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways; cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways, and memorial markers, placing and removal of grave decorations, and snow removal. Assist in opening and closing of graves, setting up graveside and burial service equipment, assist in performing interments, entombments, and inurnments. Erects tents, canopies, and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony. Prepares crypts for entombments. Under supervision, may operate backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers, or monuments. Under supervision, may operate casket lift for entombments. Installs headstones, bronze memorials, monument foundations, crypt faces, etc. Maintains and repairs existing markers and other cemetery features. Maintains, services, cleans, and properly stores equipment. Cleans and maintains facility to include performing minor repairs, painting, etc. Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience. Minimum one year of relevant experience operating small, motorized equipment (i.e. weed eaters, chain saws, edger, leaf blowers, pumps, etc.). Valid and current driver’s license; safe driving record. Self-motivated, high energy and a customer-focused perspective. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Must be able to communicate and understand basic English. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES: Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yardstick, etc.) Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time Ability to lift top 60 lbs. Ability to lift to 150 with equipment assistance Ability to push and pull up to 300 lbs. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work in extreme weather conditions Ability to multi-task. Benefits include PTO, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance and 401k. We use technology to support administrative and operational efficiency. All hiring decisions are made by our management team.

company About Mills Properties Mills Properties is an award-winning property management company with 33 communities located throughout St. Louis, Kansas City and Columbia, MO – and growing. Our success is rooted in the hard work and unfaltering dedication of our team members. Driven by our mission of providing the setting for living life’s best moments, we desire to see our team members excel and leave work every day with a sense of pride and accomplishment. Mills Properties Core Values: Act Like an Owner F ind a Better Way Go the Extra Mile Pay it Forward Achieve Together We invest heavily in our team members with our Total Rewards Package. We are proud to share Mills Properties has been recognized as a 2025-2026 Top Employee Benefits Award Winner. This includes both Missouri and National recognition in the areas of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexibility and time off, retirement and other supplemental benefits. Additionally, Mills Properties was recently named a 2026 National Apartment Association Top Employer , further reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace for our team members. Our Total Rewards Package Includes: Base Pay – Your regular salary or hourly wage, paid on our standard payroll schedule Incentive Pay – KPI/Performance-based bonuses, maintenance emergency call back pay and multi-site support incentive pay – all for eligible team members only Benefits – Employer-paid benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage for full time team members, Employee Assistance Program Retirement Contributions – 401(k) employer sponsored plan and contributions Health Savings Account HSA – Employer contributions Paid Time Off (PTO) – Vacation, sick time, and personal days (Accrue 18 days first year). Active military team members are also provided up to five (5) paid workdays per calendar year for military training, drill, or related short-term service obligations Paid Holidays – Thirteen paid holidays per year Professional Development – Training, certifications, or career development investments tailored to specific roles and development plans Discounts – 20% housing discount (*select communities) Pet Insurance - Discounted options Team Member Assistance Fund – For team member qualifying events when criteria is met Vacation Travel Incentive Program – travel/vacation voucher for team members when key tenure milestones are reached Stipends – Vehicle and mobile device stipends and mileage reimbursement for eligible team members Other Perks and Allowances – Work clothing allowances, referral bonuses and team events, anniversary gifts role About the role We’re looking for someone who loves working outdoors and takes pride in making a great first impression. As a Groundskeeper, you’ll help keep our property beautiful and inviting for everyone who visits or calls it home. From landscaping and upkeep to assisting with seasonal projects, your work helps ensure our community always looks its best — a place residents are proud to live. Pay is based on experience — most team members in this role earn between $17–$18.61/hr. This role qualifies for the following bonus structure: · Monthly Renewal Bonus · Quarterly Bonus up to $650 – Performance based We are proud to share Mills Properties has been recognized as a 2025–2026 Top Employee Benefits Award Winner, with both Missouri and national recognition in the areas of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexibility and time off, retirement and other supplemental benefits. Additionally, we were recently named a 2026 National Apartment Association Top Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace for our team members. How you will be successful Keep all areas of the property clean and attractive, including common areas, walkways, hallways, breezeways, and amenities Maintain curb appeal by removing litter, pet waste, weeds, cigarette butts, and performing minor landscaping cleanup Assist maintenance technicians to ensure service requests are completed effectively, promptly, and to residents’ satisfaction Report any safety concerns, hazardous conditions, or maintenance needs to management Assist with preventative maintenance as needed Perform other tasks as assigned by the Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor Serve as an essential team member by assisting with snow removal Support management in holding landscaping vendors accountable to contract standards Maintain positive communication with residents and provide excellent customer service Keep work areas organized, clean, and safe Embrace Mills’ Core Values in all areas of responsibility and adhere to company policies and procedures What you need High school diploma or GED preferred Experience with groundskeeping preferred Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) Valid driver’s license preferred Adept at building relationships and working in a team environment Proven track record of sharing ideas, providing encouragement, building on others’ ideas, giving due appreciation, and bringing out the best in others Mills Properties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.