Cemetery Grounds & Maintenance Technician

Service Corporation International; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Associate to maintain grave sites, perform grounds keeping, and support funeral services. The role requires physical stamina and ability to operate hand tools, with duties across lawn care, marker installation, and chapel setup.

Under supervision, you may use a backhoe to dig graves, maintain cemetery features, and ensure safety compliance with OSHA guidelines while keeping facilities clean and well-maintained.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to operate lawn care tools and maintain cemetery grounds.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers, lays sod.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways; may assist with snow removal.
• Erects tents and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assists with setup for openings/closings for interments and entombments.
• Maintains and repairs cemetery features and markers; operates backhoe under supervision.
• Observes safety rules and complies with OSHA and company guidelines.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Tool operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe operation

Measuring devices

Job description

Service Corporation International in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Associate to maintain grave sites, perform grounds keeping, and support funeral services. The role requires physical stamina and ability to operate hand tools, with duties across lawn care, marker installation, and chapel setup.

Under supervision, you may use a backhoe to dig graves, maintain cemetery features, and ensure safety compliance with OSHA guidelines while keeping facilities clean and well-maintained.