Cemetery Grounds Technician – Interment Services

Service Corporation International; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking an entry-level Grounds/Facilities Associate in Weslaco, Texas to maintain cemetery grounds and assist in funeral service preparation. You will perform outdoor maintenance, operate lawn equipment, and support safe, respectful service environments for families.

Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, and assisting with interments while adhering to safety rules and regulations; prior cemetery or similar grounds experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months relevant experience; funeral industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in teams for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments.
• Assists in determining the location and layout of graves with assistance, complying with verification procedures.
• May perform minor repairs to the cemetery, building systems or equipment.
• May assist in cremations under supervision and maintain inventory.
• Mows grass, maintains lawns, irrigates, fertilizes and trims plantings.
• Operates grounds equipment including mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers.
• Removes debris and maintains grounds according to safety procedures.
• Follow OSHA and other regulations; maintain safety standards.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Communication

Adaptability

Reliable attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mower

Weed eater

Leaf blower

Shovel

Rake

Sledgehammer

Job description

Service Corporation International is seeking an entry-level Grounds/Facilities Associate in Weslaco, Texas to maintain cemetery grounds and assist in funeral service preparation. You will perform outdoor maintenance, operate lawn equipment, and support safe, respectful service environments for families.

Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, and assisting with interments while adhering to safety rules and regulations; prior cemetery or similar grounds experience is a plus.