Also called: Grave Digger, Interment Crew
Prepares graves, operates backhoes, and keeps the grounds of a cemetery beautiful.
He digs a grave with a backhoe in the morning, sets up the tent and chairs for a burial service, and mows the grounds in the afternoon.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree; cemeteries train you on the job to mow, prepare graves and run equipment, and you need a driver's license.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). BLS groundskeeper projection, approx.
Low risk for 10 years. Robot mowers may handle open lawns; digging graves, trimming around stones and setting up services stay hands-on.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply to local cemeteries for seasonal grounds crew; under-18s cannot run backhoes
Classes: Agriculture/horticulture, Shop CTE, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 37-3011.
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