Cemetery Grounds & Facilities Lead

Service Corporation International; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a Grounds & Facilities Supervisor to oversee cemetery and funeral location grounds, ensuring accurate interment site preparation and meticulous maintenance.

You will lead the grounds team, operate and supervise use of lawn equipment, and enforce safety and OSHA guidelines while coordinating with location managers to meet client family wishes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Funeral industry experience is a plus.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment (shovel, rake, etc.).
• Ability to operate larger mechanical equipment under supervision (dump trucks, riding mowers, tractors).
• Strong communication with staff, contractors and families.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise the grounds staff daily, including grave site layout and preparation for burials.
• Maintain grounds by mowing, trimming, planting, and debris removal.
• Recruit, manage, and, when needed, discharge grounds staff.
• Ensure sites are prepared for services as requested by client families.
• Train staff on safety and regulatory compliance, and maintain equipment inventories.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn maintenance equipment

Backhoe operation (supervised)

Measuring devices

Job description

Service Corporation International is seeking a Grounds & Facilities Supervisor to oversee cemetery and funeral location grounds, ensuring accurate interment site preparation and meticulous maintenance.

You will lead the grounds team, operate and supervise use of lawn equipment, and enforce safety and OSHA guidelines while coordinating with location managers to meet client family wishes.