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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
Historic Laurel Hill Cemeteries has a full‐time opening for an experienced Grounds Maintenance employee. Laurel Hill West, located in Bala Cynwyd, was founded in 1869 and is an active historic cemetery with a funeral home as well as a community resource and recreational space. Laurel Hill East, located in Philadelphia, is a 78‐acre National Historic Landmark.
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
- 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
- A 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 West, 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.