Cemetery Grounds & Maintenance Technician

sci; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI Pensacola seeks a cemetery groundskeeper to maintain lawns, grave sites and chapel areas. You will perform groundskeeping, assist with interments and set up for services, while handling marker installations and equipment maintenance.

This role requires physical endurance and safety awareness in all weather conditions. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of related experience, can operate hand tools, lift and push heavy loads, and communicate effectively with families and staff.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment (shovel, rake, lawn mower, weed trimmer, leaf blower).
• Ability to lift up to 150 lbs with equipment assistance and push/pull up to 300 lbs.
• Good communication with associates, contractor personnel and client families.
• Ability to work in extreme weather and adapt to changing schedules.
• Basic computer skills for email retrieval/responding.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees and memorial markers.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways; snow removal as needed.
• Erects tents and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assists with openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments.
• Arranges chapel for services and prepares crypts for entombments.
• Operates backhoe under supervision and installs grave markers.
• Maintains and repairs cemetery features and markers.
• Maintains, services, cleans and stores equipment; performs basic repairs/painting.
• Follows safety rules and OSHA/environmental guidelines.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Measuring devices use

Stamina / physical fitness

Communication

Weather tolerance

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Leaf blower

Backhoe (may operate)

Job description

SCI Pensacola seeks a cemetery groundskeeper to maintain lawns, grave sites and chapel areas. You will perform groundskeeping, assist with interments and set up for services, while handling marker installations and equipment maintenance.

This role requires physical endurance and safety awareness in all weather conditions. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of related experience, can operate hand tools, lift and push heavy loads, and communicate effectively with families and staff.