Cemetery Grounds & Interment Technician

Service Corporation International; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Associate responsible for grass cutting, lawn upkeep, grave site preparation, and setting up for services. Under supervision, you will operate equipment and assist with interments and related tasks.

You must have a High school diploma, at least 6 months of relevant experience, basic tool use, and ability to lift up to 150 lbs with help; ability to work outdoors in all weather and to follow safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 150 lbs with equipment assistance.
• Ability to push and pull up to 300 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Basic computer skills to enable email communications.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways including snow removal.
• Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony.
• Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments.
• Arranges chapel for services.
• Prepares crypts for entombments.
• Under supervision, may operate backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers or monuments.
• Installs grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Measuring devices

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe operation

Lawn mower

Job description

Service Corporation International in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Associate responsible for grass cutting, lawn upkeep, grave site preparation, and setting up for services. Under supervision, you will operate equipment and assist with interments and related tasks.

You must have a High school diploma, at least 6 months of relevant experience, basic tool use, and ability to lift up to 150 lbs with help; ability to work outdoors in all weather and to follow safety guidelines.