Cemetery Grounds & Maintenance Specialist

sci; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

sci, an entry-level groundskeeping role at a cemetery or funeral home location, focuses on maintaining exterior spaces and assisting with cemetery operations. Responsibilities include mowing, snow removal, pruning, debris removal and assisting with interments under supervision.

Excellent physical fitness and teamwork are required to perform duties in all weather conditions; safety guidelines and basic computer email use are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months experience in landscaping, physical labor, or related field.
• Funeral industry experience preferred.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, waters lawns, fertilizes, trims shrubs and maintains flower beds to meet standards.
• Operates lawn and grounds equipment (mowers, snow blowers, trimmers, blowers).
• Removes debris and keeps grounds tidy, replacing wilted flowers as needed.
• Assists in openings/closings for interments and related ceremonies.
• Assists in grave layout and location determination with supervision.

Skills

Tool operation

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Effective communication

Ability to work in weather extremes

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lawn mower

Snow blower

Weed eater

Leaf blower

Job description

sci, an entry-level groundskeeping role at a cemetery or funeral home location, focuses on maintaining exterior spaces and assisting with cemetery operations. Responsibilities include mowing, snow removal, pruning, debris removal and assisting with interments under supervision.

Excellent physical fitness and teamwork are required to perform duties in all weather conditions; safety guidelines and basic computer email use are expected.