Cemetery Grounds Specialist

Sci Corp; Maryland; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper for cemetery and funeral home grounds in Annandale, VA. The role covers mowing, landscaping, and general grounds maintenance to preserve a respectful, well-kept environment.

Responsibilities include operating lawn equipment, assisting with interments, and adhering to safety procedures and regulations. The position is outdoors, year-round, with varied shift times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months relevant experience in landscaping or physical labor.
• Funeral industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs, tends flower beds and regularly inspects assigned work areas to ensure proper standards are maintained.
• Operates lawn and grounds equipment including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers and other related power equipment.
• Removes debris and trash from grounds, including tending vases and wilted flowers.
• Participates on teams for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments.
• Assists in determining the location and layout of individual graves with supervision.
• May perform minor repairs to the cemetery, building systems or equipment.
• May assist in cremations duties under supervision to maintain inventory and comply with regulations.

Skills

Lawn equipment operation

Physical endurance

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Measuring tools

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sci Corp is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper for cemetery and funeral home grounds in Annandale, VA. The role covers mowing, landscaping, and general grounds maintenance to preserve a respectful, well-kept environment.

Responsibilities include operating lawn equipment, assisting with interments, and adhering to safety procedures and regulations. The position is outdoors, year-round, with varied shift times.