Cemetery Caretaker

Our Mission:

Care. Comfort. Plan.

Resthaven Funeral Home is looking for a Cemetery Caretaker to join our team in Frederick, MD w we offer a passionate and purpose-filled work environment. The Cemetery Caretaker is responsible for the overall appearance of cemetery, mausoleum, and funeral home locations, including maintenance and grounds keeping, locating grave sites, digging graves, installing crypt faces, memorials, monuments, conducting interments, entombments and inurnments, and repairs and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

Grounds Keeping:

• Cuts grass.
• Maintains lawn and trims around trees, walkways, and memorial markers
• Lays sod
• Moves and removes flowers to and from the chapel and graveside.
• Blows leaf and grass
• Edges with stick edger
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways in a safe condition.
• Cleans ponds and fountains
• Hand digs/trenching

Facilities Cleaning:

• Maintains overall appearance and cleanliness of funeral homes and/or mausoleum facilities.
• Cleans and maintains the facility, performs minor repairs, painting, etc.
• Assists in loading and unloading caskets.
• Vehicle and golf cart washing/cleaning
  Qualifications
  
• Valid driver's license
  
• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
• 6 + months of experience in grounds keeping and/or maintenance
  Compensation range of $17-19/hr.
  Benefits
  
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Disability Coverage
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  Resthaven Funeral Home has been a trusted source of care, comfort, and guidance for families in the Frederick community since 1961.

Dedicated to serving each family with compassion and respect, our team creates meaningful experiences that honor unique lives, celebrate cherished memories, and support healing during life's most important moments. Through personalized service and unwavering commitment to excellence, we help families navigate difficult times with confidence and peace of mind. Joining our location means becoming part of a legacy of service focused on making a lasting difference in the lives of the families we serve.

Resthaven Funeral Home is part of the NorthStar Memorial Group family of properties. Voted one of 2026's USA Today Top Workplaces, NorthStar Memorial Group is a privately held company that offers opportunities for growth with a broad network of support, while keeping the intimacy and personal impact you have at an independently owned property.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status....Visit the Employer site for more details