Jobs

Thank you for your interest in working at Cave Hill Cemetery! Opportunities are listed chronologically and will remain on this page until the position is filled. You are also welcome to stop by our Main Admin Office during normal business hours (8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday) to fill out a General Application Form.

To apply for any of the positions listed below, email your resume your resume and/or application to Dawn Driskell at dawnd@cavehillcemetery.com.

All candidates must pass a drug test and background check.

Horticulture Department

Horticulture Specialist

Position: Horticulture Specialist
Full-time, non-exempt
Pay: Starting at $20 per hour
Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Basic Life insurance, 401(k) with Employer matching after 1-year, Paid Time Off.
Uniforms and equipment provided

Cave Hill Cemetery & Arboretum

The Opportunity

Cave Hill Cemetery is seeking a dedicated, positive, and leadership-oriented Horticulture Specialist to help maintain our historic, park-like grounds. As a Horticulture Specialist, you do more than just plant; you serve as a caretaker of our landscape and a mentor to your team. We are looking for an individual who brings a proactive approach to the field every day and takes pride in providing a serene, beautiful environment for the families we serve.

In this role, you will work under the Landscape and Horticulture Manager, but you will be the primary leader and mentor for an assigned Horticulture Technician on day-to-day activities.

Key Responsibilities

Horticultural Care: A key understanding of seasonal landscape maintenance. Advanced knowledge of pruning, planting, watering, and hand-weeding to maintain our high standards of landscape maintenance.

Landscape Installation: Planting and mulching trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials.

Health Monitoring: Proactively monitoring plant health for all new and established plantings.

Service Readiness: Ensuring grounds and burial sites are pristine and respectful for upcoming services.

Equipment Operation: Safely operating utility vehicles, power equipment, and landscaping tools.

Qualifications

Positive Mindset: A strong work ethic and the ability to maintain a professional, optimistic attitude in a public-facing, park-like setting.

Experience: Proven experience in landscaping, public horticulture, or professional gardening.

Leadership Skills: Previous supervisory experience is required; you should be comfortable delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Physical Stamina: Ability to be on your feet for prolonged periods and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Requirements: Must be 18+ and legally authorized to work in the U.S. Ability to acquire Pesticide Applicators license with in 1 year.

Horticulture Technician

Position: Horticulture Technicians
Full-time, non-exempt
Pay: Starting at $17 per hour commiserate with education and experience.
Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Basic Life insurance, 401(k) with Employer matching after 1-year, Paid Time Off.
Uniforms and equipment provided

Cave Hill Cemetery & Arboretum

The Opportunity

Cave Hill Cemetery is looking for a hardworking and detail-oriented Horticulture Technician to join our grounds care team. In this role, you will work directly with a Horticulture Specialist to maintain our historic, park-like landscape. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who loves working outdoors, and wants to grow their career in professional horticulture.

As a Technician, you are boots-on-the-ground support ensuring our gardens, burial sites, and arboretum remain a serene and beautiful sanctuary for the families we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Maintenance: Perform essential landscape tasks including hand-weeding, mulching, watering, and debris removal to keep assigned sections pristine.

Planting & Installation: Assist the Horticulture Specialist in the planting of trees, shrubs, perennials, and seasonal annual displays.

Service Preparation: Ensure that areas surrounding upcoming burial services are groomed and respectful for grieving families.

Equipment Care: Safely operate utility vehicles (UTVs), blowers, string trimmers, and hand tools, ensuring all equipment is cleaned and stored properly.

Site Monitoring: Alert the Horticulture Specialist to any signs of plant stress, or pests, noticed during daily rounds.

Qualifications

Work Ethic: A proactive attitude and the ability to follow detailed instructions from the Horticulture Specialist.

Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, and walking for long periods in all weather conditions (heat, rain, or cold).

Experience: Previous experience in landscaping, lawn care, or gardening is preferred, but a strong desire to learn professional horticulture is required.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Ability to work a consistent outdoor schedule.

Landscape Horticulturist

Position: Landscape Horticulturist
Full-time, non-exempt
Position: Landscape Horticulturist
Pay: Starting at $17 per hour commiserate with education and experience. Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Basic Life insurance, 401(k) with Employer matching after 1-year, Paid Time Off.
Uniforms and equipment provided

The Opportunity

Working under the guidance of our Horticulture and Landscape Manager, the Landscape Horticulturist will play a vital role in maintaining one of the most beautiful historic landmarks in the region. You will receive hands-on training in professional horticulture and work alongside a crew that takes immense pride in creating a serene, world-class environment for the families we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborative Teamwork: Support your crew with landscape installations and horticulture enhancements.

Planting & Installation: Assist in the planting and care of a diverse collection of trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials.

Meticulous Upkeep: Ensure the health and longevity of our collection through mulching, watering, and proactive plant health monitoring.

Qualifications

Reliability: A solid work ethic and the ability to be present and engaged every day.

Physical Stamina: Ability to stay on your feet for long periods and perform the physical tasks required of professional gardening. You will be active and outdoors in various weather conditions, year-round.

Safety Mindset: Ability to operate a utility vehicle and equipment safely and responsibly.

Requirements: Must be 18+ years old and legally authorized to work in the USA.

Experience: While previous landscaping or gardening experience is a plus, we value character and coachability above all else.

Customer Service and Security Department

Customer Service and Security Representative

Job Title: Customer Service and Security Team Member
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Customer Service and Security Team Manager
Location: Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, KY

Position Summary

The Customer Service and Security Team Member serves as a key point of contact for cemetery visitors and staff, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment. This individual is responsible for monitoring cemetery grounds and facilities, escorting families during burial services, enforcing cemetery policies, and providing exceptional customer service to all who visit.

Key Responsibilities

Security and Safety

  • Patrol cemetery grounds, buildings, and perimeter to ensure the safety and security of visitors, staff, and property.
  • Monitor security systems, alarms, and surveillance equipment.
  • Respond to and document incidents, disturbances, or emergencies in accordance with cemetery policies.
  • Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
  • Lock and unlock gates, buildings, and facilities according to operating schedules.
  • Monitor the presence and behavior of wildlife on cemetery grounds to ensure safety for visitors, staff, and animals.
  • Provide basic care and oversight for domesticated animals on the property, including feeding and monitoring the well-being of resident fowl and fox in accordance with established care routines.

Customer Service

  • Greet and assist visitors with directions, information, and general support.
  • Serve as an escort for funeral processions and burial services, guiding families and guests with care and professionalism.
  • Assist with interment logistics, including traffic flow, crowd control, and equipment setup.
  • Provide respectful enforcement of cemetery rules and regulations.
  • Communicate with funeral homes, vendors, and staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Answer inquiries by phone, email, or in person.

Administrative and Support

  • Maintain detailed logs of security rounds, visitor interactions, and incidents.
  • Support special events and seasonal observances as needed.
  • Assist with visitor records, check-ins, and departmental coordination.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Prior experience in security, public safety, or customer service preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to remain composed and compassionate in emotionally sensitive environments.
  • Basic computer literacy and comfort with incident documentation.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Working Conditions

  • Work is primarily outdoors and subject to varying weather conditions.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, and drive for extended periods.
  • Required to work every other weekend. Some evening and holiday hours may be required based on scheduling needs.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
  • Ability to walk long distances and navigate uneven terrain.
  • Ability to assist with funeral service setup and direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
  • Uniform provided
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and match.
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Monument Restoration

Monument Restoration Intern

Job Title: Monument Restoration Intern
Reports To: Cave Hill Heritage Foundation Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay: Starting at $19.00 per hour commiserate with education and experience.
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance. 401(k) with Employer match after 12 months employment. Paid time off.

Position Summary

The Monument Restoration Intern works alongside an experienced historic stone preservationist to learn the trade of monument and grave marker setting, stabilization, cleaning, and restoration in a cemetery environment. This position supports the preservation of historic memorials through hands-on field and shop work, using basic tools, cleaning agents, mortars, epoxy-resin mixes, and repair materials. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, physically capable, and eager to learn preservation techniques and quality workmanship standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work under the guidance of an experienced historic stone preservationist to learn proper monument and grave marker restoration techniques.
  • Assist with the resetting, leveling, straightening, cleaning, and repair of damaged, fallen, or weathered monuments and grave markers.
  • Safely and effectively use basic hand tools and preservation trade tools in both field and shop settings.
  • Learn and assist with masonry and concrete repair techniques as related to monument preservation.
  • Use brushes, cleaning solutions, basic chemicals, mortars, and epoxy-resin mixes in accordance with established preservation and safety standards.
  • Help prepare surfaces, materials, and work areas for preservation and repair projects.
  • Support monument lifting, positioning, and setting work using proper procedures and equipment.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the field and in the shop.
  • Follow all cemetery, shop, and jobsite safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment.
  • Work collaboratively with staff and team members from diverse backgrounds and departments.
  • Participate in training opportunities and advanced study classes in preservation, as assigned.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned in support of preservation and cemetery operations.

Basic Qualifications

  • Safe and proficient use of basic hand tools.
  • Capable of operating masonry and concrete repair tools, and/or willing to learn.
  • Able to work effectively with a diverse team.
  • Comfortable working at elevated heights, as necessary.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Willingness to learn preservation methods, including the use of mortars and epoxy-resin mixes.
  • Demonstrated safety awareness and willingness to follow all safety procedures.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and cemetery terrain.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Interest in historic preservation, cemetery operations, masonry, construction, or skilled trades.
  • Prior experience with hand tools, masonry, landscaping, construction, or restoration work.
  • Interest in learning monument setting, stone repair, and preservation best practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to follow instructions and learn hands-on technical skills from experienced staff.
  • Ability to handle basic chemicals and tools responsibly and safely.
  • Ability to observe detail and perform careful, precise restoration work.
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks after training while also functioning as part of a team.
  • Good communication skills and a positive, professional attitude.
  • Willingness to participate in ongoing technical and safety training.

Physical Requirements

  • Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb.
  • Work outdoors for extended periods in heat, cold, humidity, and uneven ground conditions.
  • Occasionally work at elevated heights as needed for certain restoration activities.
  • Use hands and arms for repetitive tool operation and fine-detail work.

Work Environment

This position works in both outdoor cemetery settings and indoor shop environments. The work may involve exposure to dust, dirt, weather, cleaning chemicals, masonry materials, and uneven terrain. Appropriate safety equipment and training will be provided, and adherence to safety standards is required at all times.

Learning Opportunities

This internship is designed to provide hands-on training in:

  • Monument and marker setting and resetting
  • Historic stone preservation methods
  • Cleaning and repair techniques for memorials
  • Use of mortars, epoxies, and specialized restoration materials
  • Safe tool usage and preservation field practices

Mission Alignment

As a non-profit cemetery, Cave Hill Cemetery and the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation are committed to compassionate service, preservation of legacy, and community support. All staff are expected to uphold the dignity and mission of the organization in their daily responsibilities.