Cemetery Grounds Care Technician

Sci Corp; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in Newport News, VA is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper to maintain cemetery and funeral home grounds, ensuring a respectful and well-groomed appearance across sites.

The role involves outdoor work in all seasons, operating lawn care equipment, and assisting with interments under supervision. No prior funeral industry experience required; applicants with basic landscaping experience welcome.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 6 months landscaping or related experience.
• Funeral industry experience preferred.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs, tends flower beds and regularly inspects assigned work areas to ensure proper standards are maintained.
• Operates lawn and grounds equipment including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers and other related power equipment.
• Removes debris and trash from grounds. May include turning down vases and removing wilted flowers.
• Participates on teams for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments.
• Assists in determining the location and layout of individual graves with assistance, complying with verification procedures.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Measuring devices

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Leaf blower

Snow blower

Shovel

Sledgehammer

Job description

Sci Corp in Newport News, VA is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper to maintain cemetery and funeral home grounds, ensuring a respectful and well-groomed appearance across sites.

The role involves outdoor work in all seasons, operating lawn care equipment, and assisting with interments under supervision. No prior funeral industry experience required; applicants with basic landscaping experience welcome.