Cemetery Caretaker San Diego CA

$41k to $45k

Posted Oct 9, 2026

Job description

Our Mission: Care. Comfort. Plan. Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary is looking for a Cemetery Caretaker to join our team in San Diego, CA where 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

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 $19.61-21.

79/hr.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Located in the heart of San Diego, Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary is one of the area's most historic and respected funeral service providers. Established in 1907, this beautiful campus sits atop a gentle hillside with scenic ocean views and features multiple chapels, an on-site mortuary and crematory, three mausoleums, and thoughtfully maintained gardens showcasing rare vegetation and statuary.

Conveniently located on Imperial Avenue, the location is easily accessible by public transportation, including nearby bus and trolley stops, making it a welcoming destination for the families we serve and the professionals who support them. Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary is part of the North. Star Memorial Group family of properties.

Voted one of 2026�s USA Today Top Workplaces, North. Star 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.

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