Cemetery Grounds & Memorials Technician

sci; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI seeks a Cemetery Maintenance Associate in Winston-Salem, NC to perform openings/closings for burials, install memorials, and maintain grounds and facilities. You will operate various equipment, handle work orders, and ensure safety standards are met in all tasks.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and six months of equipment operation experience, with a valid driver’s license preferred. You’ll work outdoors in varying weather and support client families with respectful service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of experience operating standard equipment preferred.
• Demonstrates safety awareness and ability to follow universal precautions.

Responsibilities

• Perform openings/closings and grave/marker maintenance as directed.
• Set up and install foundations, memorials, and markers.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment and machinery.
• Respond to service requests from client families and complete work orders.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety rules.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dump truck

Backhoe

Lawn and grounds equipment

Job description

SCI seeks a Cemetery Maintenance Associate in Winston-Salem, NC to perform openings/closings for burials, install memorials, and maintain grounds and facilities. You will operate various equipment, handle work orders, and ensure safety standards are met in all tasks.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and six months of equipment operation experience, with a valid driver’s license preferred. You’ll work outdoors in varying weather and support client families with respectful service.