Cemetery Groundskeeper/ Labourer (Muslim Cemetery)

Job Summary

The All Muslim Association of America (AMAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization established in 1989. Our mission is to serve the Muslim community across the DMV region by providing dignified, low-cost, and Sharia-compliant funeral and burial services. We are seeking a dedicated, respectful, and hardworking Cemetery Groundskeeper to maintain our sacred burial grounds and assist with daily interment operations.

As a registered religious organization, and in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the AMAA exercises its legal right to prefer applicants who share our Islamic faith. The ideal candidate must possess an understanding of Islamic burial traditions (Janazah), grave alignment protocols, and the deep respect required when caring for an all-Muslim cemetery.

Key Responsibilities

• Landscaping & Groundskeeping
• Mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and blowing
• Planting, watering, and caring for trees, shrubs, and flowers
• Seasonal cleanup: leaves, debris, storm damage
• Maintain walkways, driveways, and common areas

Burial Operations

• Mark, dig, and close graves (manual or equipment-assisted)
• Set up gravesite pole‑vault structure
• Assist with positioning the deceased per cultural and spiritual customs
• Install headstones, markers, and signage
• Support funeral and burial service setup

Equipment Operation

• Operate mowers, trimmers, backhoes, dump trucks, and utility vehicles
• Perform routine inspections and minor repairs
• Transport soil, materials, and equipment

Custodial Duties

• Clean office areas, lobbies, hallways, and restrooms
• Replenish restroom supplies
• Remove trash and maintain cleanliness of all public areas

Weather‑Related Duties

• Snow and ice removal
• Manage drainage during heavy rain
• Respond to weather‑related hazards promptly

Family Interaction & Teamwork

• Provide respectful assistance to grieving families
• Communicate clearly with...