Cemetery Grounds Technician – Outdoor Care

sci; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

sci in Santa Ana seeks a motivated Entry-level Groundskeeper to maintain cemetery and funeral home grounds. You’ll mow, trim, water, fertilize, and help with interments, ensuring pristine appearance and compliance with safety rules.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of related labor experience, ability to operate lawn equipment, and comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions. This role supports team efforts and daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months relevant experience in landscaping, general construction, warehouse, or physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs; maintains flower beds and inspect grounds for standards.
• Operates lawn and grounds equipment including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers and related gear.
• Removes debris and trash from grounds; may turn down vases and remove wilted flowers.
• Participates on teams for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments.
• Assists in locating graves with verification procedures; may perform minor repairs to cemetery facilities or equipment.
• May assist with cremation-related duties under supervision, including inventory and regulatory compliance.
• May assist in moving/installing burial vaults; follow safety rules and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Equipment operation

Measuring tools

Weather tolerance

Physical agility

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mower

Snow blower

Weed eater

Leaf blower

Job description

sci in Santa Ana seeks a motivated Entry-level Groundskeeper to maintain cemetery and funeral home grounds. You’ll mow, trim, water, fertilize, and help with interments, ensuring pristine appearance and compliance with safety rules.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of related labor experience, ability to operate lawn equipment, and comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions. This role supports team efforts and daily operations.