Memorial Park Staff - Grounds, Maintenance & Cremator Operator
Leura Memorial Gardens is seeking a reliable, hands-on team member to join our Memorial Park staff. This is a varied full-time role combining grounds and maintenance work with cremator operation duties, ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining a respectful, well-presented facility and is comfortable working in a funeral services environment.
Please note: we also operate a funeral home on-site, so some crossover of duties between the memorial park and funeral home may be required from time to time. Participation in an after-hours on-call roster is an important part of this role.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain gardens, lawns, and grounds to a high standard, including mowing, edging, planting, and general landscaping
Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs across buildings, memorial gardens, and grounds equipment
Operate cremation equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures, ensuring dignity and care at all times
Maintain accurate cremation records in line with compliance obligations
Support the setup and pack-down of services and memorialisation areas as required
Assist with funeral home duties as required,



given the crossover between sites
Participate in the after-hours on-call roster to support out-of-hours needs
Liaise respectfully with families and funeral staff attending the grounds
Ensure grounds, equipment, and facilities meet safety and presentation standards at all times
About You
Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, or facilities/maintenance work
Prior cremator operation experience highly regarded (training provided for the right candidate)
A mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn technical equipment operation
A calm, respectful, and compassionate manner, given the sensitive nature of the industry
Physically capable of grounds and manual handling work
Willingness and availability to participate in an after-hours roster
A current driver's licence; forklift or other equipment tickets an advantage
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team
What We Offer
Stable, full time work with a well-established and growing funeral services group
On-the-job training in cremator operation and compliance requirements
Supportive team environment
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📌 Memorial Park Staff – Grounds, Maintenance & Cremator Operator (New South Wales)
🏢 Leura Funeral Services
📍 New South Wales