Cemetery Grounds & Memorials Maintenance Technician

Service Corporation International; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account with Company In

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings with Company

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a Grounds/Maintenance Associate in Bakersfield, CA. You will maintain lawns, graveside areas, and chapel settings, with responsibilities including clearing debris, arranging ceremonies, and assisting with interments.

The role requires basic tools operation, ability to lift and move heavy objects, and adaptability to weather and schedules. Prior backhoe experience is a plus; strong safety awareness is essential.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience; backhoe experience preferred.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment and to use measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers.
• Clears debris; maintains drives and walkways; snow removal as needed.
• Sets up tents, chairs for graveside ceremonies and arranges chapel.
• Assists with openings/closings for interments and entombments.
• Maintains and repairs cemetery features; operates vehicles; basic repairs.

Skills

Hand-held tools operation

Measuring devices usage

Able to stand/walk long hours

Lifting up to 150 lbs with assistance

Pushing/pulling up to 300 lbs

Effective communication

Adaptability to weather

Basic email use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe experience

Job description

Service Corporation International is seeking a Grounds/Maintenance Associate in Bakersfield, CA. You will maintain lawns, graveside areas, and chapel settings, with responsibilities including clearing debris, arranging ceremonies, and assisting with interments.

The role requires basic tools operation, ability to lift and move heavy objects, and adaptability to weather and schedules. Prior backhoe experience is a plus; strong safety awareness is essential.