Careers
Laurel Hill East, founded in 1836, is located in Philadelphia and is a 78-acre National Historic Landmark. Laurel Hill West, 187-acres located in Bala Cynwyd, was founded in 1869 and is the location of the Laurel Hill Funeral Home. Both cemeteries are 501(c)(13) organizations and active burial sites, an accredited arboretum, exceptional educational and community resources, and unique recreational spaces.
The Friends of Laurel Hill is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the visual and historic character of both cemeteries through progressive interpretation, education and fundraising.
Grounds
Maintenance
Reporting to the Superintendent, the primary responsibilities of the position are:
- General cemetery & landscape maintenance to include burial set-ups
- Assisting backhoe operator with digging graves
- Monument cleaning
- Setting new monuments
- Restoring/repairing old monuments, snow removal, general landscape maintenance, and support of public/private events
- Weekend overtime opportunities available.
Requirements include:
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Strong work ethic
- Valid drivers’ license
- Minimum of one-year landscaping, grounds maintenance, and/or masonry experience
- A willingness to learn all aspects of cemetery maintenance and masonry.
- Backhoe or other machinery operation experience preferred but not required.
We offer an excellent compensation package, including full benefits. Submit your resume to:
Laurel Hill, Human Resources
215 Belmont Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
or anatalone@laurelhillphl.com
Laurel Hill is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Mechanic
Reporting to the Superintendent, the primary responsibilities of the position are:
- Performing maintenance and repairs on gas/diesel/electric cemetery tools, equipment and vehicles for the Operations department at both Laurel Hill West and Laurel Hill East Cemeteries.
- The Mechanic may also assist with other field operation activities when needed.
Requirements include:
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Strong work ethic
- The ability to work as part of a team without direct supervision
- Vocation or associates program, or automotive mechanic certification required along with a minimum of three years’ experience with both usage and maintenance of basic equipment/vehicle maintenance including:
- heavy/medium equipment, both gas and diesel such
as, backhoes, front loaders, skid steers, tractors, cars, dump and pick‐up trucks, trailers, etc.
- heavy/medium equipment, both gas and diesel such
- A proven track record of performing routine maintenance on operating vehicles including: welding, oil/fluid changes/fills, filer replacements, belt replacements and alignments, tire replacements and repairs, battery testing and replacement, minor repairs and replacements of handles, mirrors, doors, window, hitches. Proficient in vehicle identification faults, error messages, module corrections, etc.
- Weekend overtime required
- Must have a valid drivers’ license
We offer an excellent compensation package, including full benefits. Submit your resume to:
Laurel Hill, Human Resources
215 Belmont Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
or anatalone@laurelhillphl.com
Laurel Hill is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.