Cemetery Superintendent

Cemetery Superintendent

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

Exterior / interior lighting maintenance.

Assembly and setup of furniture.

Minimum Requirements & Experience :

Preferred Education & Experience :

Compensation

Benefits

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.