We are seeking a Cemetery Superintendent for Chapel of the Chimes Columbarium and Mausoleum in Oakland, CA. Chapel of the Chimes - Oakland is truly a place like no other. If you want to be in a position where you can make a difference in a person’s day, this is the position for you. Originally designed in 1909, this 114-year-old Oakland Historical Landmark Building has long been considered one of the most beautiful historic buildings in all of California. Featuring stunning natural stonework, polished marble, delicate sculptures, and mosaic-tiled floors, it evokes renaissance beauty and serenity at every turn. With its many skylit rooms and interior gardens, it requires special care from special people.
The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic and previous experience in general labor, facilities maintenance positions, as well as having a customer service-oriented outlook. Previous experience in the cemetery, cremation, and/or funeral profession would be considered highly valuable. The Cemetery Superintendent is responsible for the overall appearance and care of this legacy columbarium, mausoleum, crematory, and funeral home location including managing the maintenance and grounds keeping, helping locate interment sites, ensuring the correct installation of crypt and niche faces, memorials, and monuments, overseeing and/or conducting entombments and inurnments, and ensuring repairs and maintenance tasks are completed.
The Superintendent works closely with all external vendors and the Managing Partner of Operations on planning and managing all repair and restoration projects occurring at the location. If you love the idea of learning how to care for and restore a significant architectural building, you will not be disappointed – learning about how the building was built and how to best restore areas that require update and renovation is a key responsibility.
Competencies:
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively.
- Team player who effectively works well with others to complete tasks.
- High level of respect and sensitivity towards clients in a physically demanding environment.
- Capable of trouble shooting unusual situations and issues effectively.
- Effective negotiating skills when working with vendors for project bids and, or, billing concerns
Responsibilities
- Overseeing general facility maintenance of mausoleum, columbarium, crematory, and funeral home, includes:
- Exterior/interior lighting maintenance.
- Inspection of roof drains regularly.
- Minor construction projects -
- Assembly and setup of furniture.
- Repairs and paints drywall.
- Asphalt and paving issues and repairs
- Ensuring fountains are clean, maintained, and repaired as needed.
- Oversee and assist with the care and maintenance of both the exterior and interior gardens, including irrigation systems.
- Ensure compliance with Interment Verification policies and procedures
- Maintain overall appearance and cleanliness of funeral homes and/or mausoleum facilities.
- Help with preparation and set up for opening and closing entombments and inurnments.
- Ensure the installation of bronze memorials, crypt/niche faces, etc. is performed accurately and timely
- Perform maintenance and repairs of existing markers and other cemetery features, or equipment.
- Maintain existing memorials and crypts
- Verify the location of all interments, entombment, or inurnments is accurate
- Ensure that the grounds crew uniforms, personal appearance, actions, and demeanor present an appropriate image to client families
- Maintain proper inventories of equipment, supplies, and merchandise
- Assure that all facilities are cleaned and that daily “policing” of the grounds occurs wherein random debris, trash, tree limbs, or other unsightly or disrespectful items are removed and discarded appropriately
- Able to fill any role required in the groundskeeping/facilities maintenance function
Minimum Requirements & Experience:
- Valid driver’s license
- High School Diploma
- 2+ years of experience in maintenance, groundskeeping/facilities function.
- Advance knowledge of irrigation
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Funeral, Cremation, &/or Cemetery Industry
- Basic comfort with computer knowledge and applications
- 3+ years of experience in groundskeeping/facilities function.
- Prior experience in a supervisory role.
- Project management experience a plus
- Construction, plumbing, and, or electrical experience a major plus and consideration
- Metal fabrication experience
Compensation
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Matching
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
