Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Technician

Service Corporation International; Orchard Acres (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Associate in Canton, OH. The role involves maintaining cemetery grounds, preparing sites for interments, and supporting funeral home operations.

Responsibilities include lawn care, marker installation, equipment maintenance, and assisting with ceremonies. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in varying weather conditions, with adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Experience preferred in grounds maintenance or cemetery maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers.
• Lays sod and moves flowers for chapel/graveside services.
• Cleans debris, maintains drives and walkways; may perform snow removal.
• Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assists with openings/closings for interments, entombments and inurnments.
• Prepares crypts for entombments and maintains cemetery features.
• Operates backhoe under supervision to dig graves without damaging vaults/monuments.
• Installs grave markers and bronze memorials; maintains and repairs cemetery features.
• Maintains, services, cleans and stores equipment; general maintenance of vehicles.
• Cleans facilities, performs minor repairs and painting; observes safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Tool operation

Measuring devices

Stamina for walking/standing

Lift 150 lbs

Push/pull 300 lbs

Communication

Extreme weather work

Adapt to schedule

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Service Corporation International is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Associate in Canton, OH. The role involves maintaining cemetery grounds, preparing sites for interments, and supporting funeral home operations.

Responsibilities include lawn care, marker installation, equipment maintenance, and assisting with ceremonies. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in varying weather conditions, with adherence to safety guidelines.