Cemetery Groundskeeper & Interment Technician

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; Saraland (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida is seeking a Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Associate in Saraland, Alabama. You will maintain lawns, walkways, and memorial markers, assist with graveside ceremonies, and help prepare crypts and graves for service.

Under supervision you may operate a backhoe for digging graves and install grave markers, while following safety rules and OSHA guidelines. Strong physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in varying weather are essential.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment (shovel, rake, etc.)
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods
• Ability to lift up to 150 lbs with equipment assistance
• Ability to push and pull up to 300 lbs
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates and client families
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and multitask

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and markers.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways; may snow remove.
• Erects tents and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assists setup for openings and closings for interments.
• Arranges chapel for services and prepares crypts.
• Under supervision, may operate backhoe to dig graves.
• Installs grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces.
• Maintains and repairs markers and cemetery features.
• Maintains, services, cleans and stores equipment.
• General maintenance of vehicles and facilities.
• Observe safety rules and comply with regulations including OSHA.

Skills

Hand-held tools operation

Measuring devices use

Walk/stand long periods

Lifting up to 150 lbs

Push/pull up to 300 lbs

Effective communication

Outdoor weather耐

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shovel

Rake

Lawn mower

Leaf blower

Backhoe (supervised)

Job description

S.E. Combined Services of Florida is seeking a Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Associate in Saraland, Alabama. You will maintain lawns, walkways, and memorial markers, assist with graveside ceremonies, and help prepare crypts and graves for service.

Under supervision you may operate a backhoe for digging graves and install grave markers, while following safety rules and OSHA guidelines. Strong physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in varying weather are essential.