Cemetery Groundskeeper & Maintenance Specialist

Service Corporation International; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper to maintain the grounds at a cemetery or funeral home location in Tucson, AZ. You will mow, water, fertilize, trim shrubs, and tend flower beds while keeping the property in top condition.

You will operate lawn and grounds equipment, remove debris, and participate in interment-related activities. The role requires physical work outdoors, adherence to safety rules, and teamwork for various shift needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant landscape/groundskeeping or related labor experience.
• Funeral industry experience preferred.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass, plow snow, water lawns, fertilize and trim shrubs; tend flower beds.
• Operate lawn and grounds equipment (mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers).
• Remove debris; maintain grounds neat and clean; assist in openings/closings for interments.
• Assist in grave location layout with verification procedures; perform minor repairs on cemetery property/equipment.
• Assist in cremation-related duties under supervision; move burial vaults; follow safety and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Grass mowing

Snow removal

Lawn equipment operation

Shrub and flower bed care

Debris removal

Grave layout assistance

Safe work practices

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mower

Snow blower

Weed eater

Leaf blower

Shovel

Measuring devices (tape measure)

Job description

Service Corporation International is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper to maintain the grounds at a cemetery or funeral home location in Tucson, AZ. You will mow, water, fertilize, trim shrubs, and tend flower beds while keeping the property in top condition.

You will operate lawn and grounds equipment, remove debris, and participate in interment-related activities. The role requires physical work outdoors, adherence to safety rules, and teamwork for various shift needs.