Cemetery Grounds & Interment Technician

Service Corporation International; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Maintenance Worker to care for cemetery, mausoleum and funeral home locations. You will perform grounds maintenance, assist with interments, and set up chapels and graveside services.

The role requires basic maintenance skills, ability to lift up to 150 pounds with assistance, and willingness to work in varying weather conditions. This is a full-time position based on-site in Wilmington, NC.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment as listed in responsibilities.
• Experience with basic maintenance tasks and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees and memorial markers.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways; snow removal may be required.
• Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments.
• Arranges chapel for services; prepares crypts for entombments.
• Operates backhoe to dig graves under supervision.
• Maintains and repairs cemetery markers and features.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and vehicles; performs minor repairs.
• Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Measuring devices

Physical stamina

Lifting heavy items

Communication skills

Weather resilience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe operation

Job description

Service Corporation International in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Maintenance Worker to care for cemetery, mausoleum and funeral home locations. You will perform grounds maintenance, assist with interments, and set up chapels and graveside services.

The role requires basic maintenance skills, ability to lift up to 150 pounds with assistance, and willingness to work in varying weather conditions. This is a full-time position based on-site in Wilmington, NC.