Cemetery Grounds & Memorials Technician

Sci Corp; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Memorial in Knoxville, TN is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to perform openings and closings for interments, install memorials and markers, and manage client work orders with care and respect.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least 6 months of equipment experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to operate hand tools and heavy machinery in all weather while following safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum six (6) months experience operating standard equipment.
• Valid driver's license and able to operate equipment/vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Performs openings & closings for burials, entombments and inurnments
• Sets, installs, and assembles foundations, memorials, and markers
• Installs outer burial containers
• Handles and completes work orders from client families as it pertains to grave and marker maintenance
• Responds to and completes requests for service/work orders
• Conducts Interment Verification Procedures
• Conducts 25 foot radius preparation for burials and ensures area is clean
• Fills grave, tamps, seeds or sods
• Adheres to all Company safety rules and Universal Precautions
• Maintains assets by regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and facilities
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Completes Dignity University courses and other training
• Adheres to all standards of the Dignity Memorial Promise
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Tools operation

Equipment operation

Measuring devices

Communication

Physical strength

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand-held tool operation

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Dignity Memorial in Knoxville, TN is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to perform openings and closings for interments, install memorials and markers, and manage client work orders with care and respect.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least 6 months of equipment experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to operate hand tools and heavy machinery in all weather while following safety standards.