Cemetery Grounds & Maintenance Technician

Service Corporation International; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a cemetery maintenance associate to keep grounds clean and safe at a funeral home and cemetery site in Wilmington, NC. You will perform lawn care, site maintenance, and assist with grave preparation and ceremony setup.

The role requires ability to operate common tools, lift up to 150 lbs with assistance, and work in varying weather. Prior experience is valued and safety procedures must be followed.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including shovel, rake and mower.
• Ability to lift up to 150 pounds with equipment assistance and push/pull up to 300 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways; may include snow removal.
• Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments.
• Arranges chapel for services; prepares crypts for entombments.

Skills

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shovel

Pick

Rake

Sledge hammer

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Leaf blower

Backhoe operation

Job description

Service Corporation International is seeking a cemetery maintenance associate to keep grounds clean and safe at a funeral home and cemetery site in Wilmington, NC. You will perform lawn care, site maintenance, and assist with grave preparation and ceremony setup.

The role requires ability to operate common tools, lift up to 150 lbs with assistance, and work in varying weather. Prior experience is valued and safety procedures must be followed.