Grounds Curator-Crematory Ops
Grounds Curator-Crematory Ops
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Job Description
ABOUT GATEWAY SERVICES INC.:
Gateway Services is North Americas leading accredited pet aftercare provider offering 24/7 professional grief support memorial keepsakes pet burial and fully trackable pet cremation. With 150 locations 2000 team members and servicing over 17000 veterinary clinics across North America Gateway has built a solid reputation for providing compassionate and respectful aftercare for pets and the people who love them.
Gateway has proudly achieved the esteemed Great Place To Work Certification in both Canada and the USA a testament to our exceptional workplace culture and employee satisfaction. Join our team and experience the rewarding environment that has earned us this prestigious recognition.
Please visit Gateway Services Inc. to learn more about us.
Pay Rate: $21/hrWork Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Location: Abbey Glen Pet Memorial Park 187 NJ-94 Lafayette Township NJ 07848
Job Overview
Grounds Curator reporting to the Care Center Manager is responsible for the grounds pertaining to the facility and cemetery and assisting the burial process of pets from start to finish.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintaining the grounds around the facility and/or the cemetery onsite to include basic groundskeeping duties such as mowing grass weed whacking gardening raking leaves shoveling salting walkways/company driveway plowing removing litter etc.
- Working with the Care Center Manager to oversee the burial process of pets including the opening/closing of graves/plots and burial.
- Operate heavy machinery as required.
- Assist in operational tasks such as but not limited to creating paw prints packaging cremating and processing of ashes when the weather does not permit outdoor tasks to be completed.
Education Training & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years of previous grounds keeping experience.
- Valid Drivers License required.
Skills & Abilities
- The ability to work a physically demanding/labor-intensive job.
- Works well independently and can prioritize tasks.
- Excellent time management skillswith a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Proven team player who is flexible and adaptable.
- Committed to working in a safe environment e.g. OSHA and following safety procedures and SOPs.
Working Conditions
- Regularly bending stooping crouching kneeling sitting and repetitive motion(s).
- Regular lifting/moving 100 lbs.
- Regularly be exposed to elevated noise levels.
- Regularly be exposed to elevated heat levels.
- Regular handling of deceased pets.
- Working in the heat and other various weather conditions.
- Working overtime as requested or needed by Care Center Manager.
YOULL LOVE WORKING WITH US BECAUSE:
The People.You will be surrounded by some of the most talented supportive smart and kind leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with!
OUR CORE VALUES:
- People First
- Exceed Expectations
- (HIT) Honesty Integrity Trust
- Be Passionate and Caring
- Continuously Improve
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- Generous salary and benefits package includes:
- 3 national medical plans that pay 100% after the members deductible and copays
- 2 national dental plans that cover many services at no cost to the plan members
- National vision plan
- Company paid Life/ AD&D STD and LTD for all full-time employees
- Chance to purchase additional Life/AD&D coverage at discounted rates
- Critical Illness Accident and Pet insurance are offered as an employees choice
- Tax savings account: HSA Health and Dependent Care FSAs
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Potential for Career Growth
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays & Time Off
- A Sense of Community
- Great Hearts & Minds Scholarship Program
- Gateway Tuition Reimbursement Program
Gateway Services Inc. and our brands are committed to providing accessible employment practices and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are our greatest asset and each employees cultural differences life experiences self-expression and unique capabilities are what build our company culture and success. If you require accommodation due to disability during any stage of the recruitment process please notify Human Resources at.
New employees to Gateway will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
40hrs per week minimum
Employment Type
Full-Time
