Cemetery Groundskeeper & Interment Setup

sci; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

Sick Leave

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SCI in Skokie, IL is seeking a cemetery maintenance associate to uphold grave sites and grounds, support chapel services, and assist interments. The role covers lawn care, marker installation, and safety compliance in cemetery, mausoleum, and funeral home locations.

The position requires high school education or equivalent with at least 6 months of relevant experience, and ability to operate hand tools and light equipment. Training provided.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment such as shovel, rake, mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and markers.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways; may perform snow removal.
• Erects tents and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assists with setup for interments, entombments and inurnments.
• Arranges chapel for services and prepares crypts for entombments.
• Operates backhoe under supervision to dig graves with care.
• Installs grave markers and memorials; maintains cemetery features.
• Maintains and repairs equipment and vehicles; performs minor repairs and painting.
• Observes safety regulations per corporate, federal, state, and local guidelines.

Skills

Operate equipment

Measuring tools

Stamina

Communication

Weather tolerance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe operation

Job description

SCI in Skokie, IL is seeking a cemetery maintenance associate to uphold grave sites and grounds, support chapel services, and assist interments. The role covers lawn care, marker installation, and safety compliance in cemetery, mausoleum, and funeral home locations.

The position requires high school education or equivalent with at least 6 months of relevant experience, and ability to operate hand tools and light equipment. Training provided.