Cemetery Groundskeeper — Entry Level

Sci Corp; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper to maintain cemetery and funeral home grounds in Tucson, AZ. You will perform lawn care, equipment operation, seasonal tasks and assist with interments, under supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least six months of relevant labor experience; funeral industry exposure is a plus. Bilingual Spanish preferred. Position requires outdoor work in varying weather and physical activity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs; inspects grounds for standards.
• Operates lawn and grounds equipment including mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers.
• Removes debris and manages flowers during grounds upkeep.
• Assists in openings/closings for interments, entombments and inurnments.
• Assists in grave location/layout with verification procedures.
• May perform minor repairs to cemetery/building systems/equipment.
• May assist with cremations under supervision and inventory maintenance.
• Follow safety rules and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shovel

Pick

Rake

Sledgehammer

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Leaf blower

Measuring tape

Job description

Sci Corp is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper to maintain cemetery and funeral home grounds in Tucson, AZ. You will perform lawn care, equipment operation, seasonal tasks and assist with interments, under supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least six months of relevant labor experience; funeral industry exposure is a plus. Bilingual Spanish preferred. Position requires outdoor work in varying weather and physical activity.