Cemetery Grounds & Maintenance Technician

Service Corporation International; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Sandston, VA, is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Associate to perform ground-keeping, setup for graveside ceremonies, and marker maintenance. The role involves operating basic tools, lifting and moving materials, and ensuring safety and compliance in all tasks.

The position requires education at least to high school level, with at least 6 months of related experience, and the ability to work in varying weather while following strict procedures.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers; lays sod; moves and removes flowers to and from chapel and graveside.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways; may require snow removal.
• Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony.
• Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments.
• Arranges chapel for services; prepares crypts for entombments.
• Under supervision, may operate backhoe to dig graves without damage to vaults or monuments.
• Installs grave markers, bronze memorials, and crypt faces; maintains and repairs markers and cemetery features.
• Maintains, services, cleans and stores equipment; general maintenance of vehicles; minor repairs and painting.
• Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with regulations (OSHA, safety guidelines).

Skills

Operate hand-held tools

Measuring devices

Endurance for standing/walking

Lifting up to 150 lbs

Pushing/pulling up to 300 lbs

Effective communication

Work in extreme weather

Adapt to changing schedules

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shovel

Picks

Rake

Sledge hammer

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Leaf blower

Job description

Service Corporation International in Sandston, VA, is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Associate to perform ground-keeping, setup for graveside ceremonies, and marker maintenance. The role involves operating basic tools, lifting and moving materials, and ensuring safety and compliance in all tasks.

The position requires education at least to high school level, with at least 6 months of related experience, and the ability to work in varying weather while following strict procedures.