Cemetery Grounds & Interment Technician I

Service Corporation International; Delaware; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International seeks an entry-level grounds care associate to maintain cemetery and funeral home grounds. Responsibilities include assisting with burials openings/closings, grave layouts, and general site maintenance.

You will operate lawn equipment, perform seasonal upkeep, and comply with safety standards. Prior landscaping or funeral industry exposure is helpful, and physical stamina is essential for this outdoor role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience in landscaping, general construction, warehouse, or physical labor.
• Funeral industry experience preferred.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment such as shovels, rakes, lawn mowers, and leaf blowers.

Responsibilities

• Participates in teams for openings and closings for interments and entombments.
• Assists in locating and laying out graves, following verification procedures.
• Mows grass, waters lawns, trims shrubs, and maintains grounds.
• Operates lawn care equipment and ensures safety with OSHA regulations.
• Supports cemetery maintenance and basic repairs under supervision.

Skills

Tool operation

Measuring basics

Weather resilience

Physical agility

Equipment safety

Teamwork

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mower operation

Hand tools operation

Job description

Service Corporation International seeks an entry-level grounds care associate to maintain cemetery and funeral home grounds. Responsibilities include assisting with burials openings/closings, grave layouts, and general site maintenance.

You will operate lawn equipment, perform seasonal upkeep, and comply with safety standards. Prior landscaping or funeral industry exposure is helpful, and physical stamina is essential for this outdoor role.