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Job Title: Full-Time Cemetery Laborer Location: Woodlawn Cemetery – Everett, MA

Posted: March 27, 2026

Position Overview:  Woodlawn Cemetery is seeking a full-time, year-round Laborer to support daily cemetery operations. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors and contributing to the upkeep and care of a historic and meaningful environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist with daily cemetery operations and grounds maintenance
• Operate landscaping and construction power equipment
• Follow instructions from leadmen and foremen
• Perform general labor duties as assigned
• Work effectively in a team environment

Qualifications
• Valid driver’s license required
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Experience in cemetery or funeral services (preferred)
• Experience operating landscaping or construction equipment (preferred)

Licensing Requirements
• Massachusetts Hoisting License (2B) – required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator License – required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Preferred Experience Candidates with experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:
• Horticulture
• Landscape architecture/design
• In-ground irrigation installation and maintenance
• Arboriculture / arborist work

Physical & Work Environment Requirements
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 1–40 lbs up to 33% of the time
• Frequently work near moving vehicles and mechanical parts
• Occasionally work in high or constrained places
• Moderate noise is typical for the work environment of this position

Compensation & Benefits
• Salary based on current union wages. Starting pay for this job classification ranges between $39.45 to $44.38 per hour.
• Opportunities for overtime
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
o Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
o Medical, dental, and vision insurance
o 401(k) retirement plan
Successful applicants will be subject to CORI check

How to Apply Please submit your résumé by April 13, 2026 to:
Email: jdarling@woodlawncemetery.com
Jay Darling, Director of Field Operations

Woodlawn Cemetery 302 Elm Street Everett, MA 02149

Fax: 617-387-0695