Cemetery Grounds & Maintenance Technician

Service Corporation International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance associate to keep cemetery, mausoleum and funeral home grounds well cared for and orderly. You will perform lawn care, marker maintenance, and prepare chapels for services, with backhoe operation possible under supervision.

The role requires physical work outdoors, ability to lift up to 150 lbs with assistance, and multi-tasking in all weather. Benefits include standard company offerings and a team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant cemetery maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment.
• Able to lift up to 150 lbs with assistance; push/pull up to 300 lbs.
• Able to work outdoors and multi-task in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Cut grass and maintain lawns, trim around trees and markers.
• Lay sod and move flowers for chapel and graveside services.
• Clear debris and maintain drives and walkways, snow removal as needed.
• Erect tents, canopies, and arrange chairs for grave ceremonies.
• Assist with openings and closings for interments and entombments.
• Set up chapels and prep crypts for entombments.
• May operate backhoe under supervision to dig graves.
• Install/c maintain grave markers and cemetery features.
• Perform general maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and vehicles.
• Follow safety rules and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Tool operation

Lifting heavy loads

Outdoor work

Communication

Weather resilience

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Leaf blower

Backhoe (supervised)

Job description

Service Corporation International is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance associate to keep cemetery, mausoleum and funeral home grounds well cared for and orderly. You will perform lawn care, marker maintenance, and prepare chapels for services, with backhoe operation possible under supervision.

The role requires physical work outdoors, ability to lift up to 150 lbs with assistance, and multi-tasking in all weather. Benefits include standard company offerings and a team‑oriented environment.