Cemetery Grounds Technician

Sci Corp; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in Santa Ana, CA is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper to maintain cemetery and funeral home grounds. The role covers mowing, landscaping, and assisting with interments, with emphasis on safety and appearance.

You will operate lawn equipment, handle basic repairs, and work with teams on openings and closings. A high school diploma and at least 6 months of related experience are required; funeral industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months relevant experience in landscaping, general construction, warehouse, 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. May include turning down vases and removing 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 assistance, complying with verification procedures.
• May perform minor repairs to the cemetery, building systems or equipment.
• May perform some of the duties associated with cremations such as maintaining inventory and complying with federal and state cremation regulations under supervision.
• May assist in moving and installing burial vaults.
• Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines.

Skills

Tool operation

Measuring tools

Weather endurance

Physical agility

Equipment safety

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Basic computing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

Sci Corp in Santa Ana, CA is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper to maintain cemetery and funeral home grounds. The role covers mowing, landscaping, and assisting with interments, with emphasis on safety and appearance.

You will operate lawn equipment, handle basic repairs, and work with teams on openings and closings. A high school diploma and at least 6 months of related experience are required; funeral industry experience is a plus.