Cemetery Groundskeeper & Maintenance Tech

Service Corporation International; Stickney Township (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Service Corporation International invites applications for a Maintenance Worker role in Stickney, IL. The position maintains cemetery and funeral home grounds, with duties spanning lawn care, grave preparation, marker installation, and event setup.

Training is provided, with an emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include operating basic equipment, performing minor facility repairs, and supporting interment services.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment (shovel, rake, lawn mower, etc.).
• Ability to use measuring devices (tape measure, yard-stick).
• Ability to walk/stand for long periods and lift up to 150 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to push/pull up to 300 lbs and work in extreme weather.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and families.
• Basic computer skills for email communication.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn and grounds, trims around trees and markers.
• Clear debris and maintain drives/walkways; snow removal may be required.
• Erects tents and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assist with openings/closings for interments and entombments.
• Set up chapel for services and prepare crypts for entombments.
• Operate backhoe to dig graves under supervision.
• Install grave markers and maintain cemetery features.
• Maintain, service, clean and store equipment; perform minor repairs and painting.
• Observe OSHA and safety guidelines.

Skills

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Stamina for physical work

Communication

Weather adaptability

Basic computer skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Job description

Service Corporation International invites applications for a Maintenance Worker role in Stickney, IL. The position maintains cemetery and funeral home grounds, with duties spanning lawn care, grave preparation, marker installation, and event setup.

Training is provided, with an emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include operating basic equipment, performing minor facility repairs, and supporting interment services.