Cemetery Grounds Technician

Service Corporation International; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper to maintain cemetery and funeral home grounds. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, and debris removal, with participation in interments and grave layout under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions; funeral industry experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 6 months of landscaping or general labor experience.
• FuneraI industry experience preferred.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, waters lawns, and maintains flower beds.
• Operates lawn and grounds equipment (mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers).
• Removes debris and trash from grounds.
• Assist in openings/closings for interments, entombments, and inurnments.
• Assist in determining grave locations with supervision.

Skills

Tool operation

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FuneraI industry experience preferred

Tools

Lawn mower

Leaf blower

Snow blower

Weed eater

Job description

Service Corporation International is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper to maintain cemetery and funeral home grounds. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, and debris removal, with participation in interments and grave layout under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions; funeral industry experience is preferred but not mandatory.