Cemetery Maintenance

Carriage Services Inc; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Carriage Services Inc is seeking a dedicated individual for a Cemetery grounds maintenance role at Forest Lawn East Cemetery in Matthews, North Carolina. The full-time position involves assisting in the interment of decedents and maintaining the grounds to ensure a high standard of appearance. Candidates must have a High School Diploma, demonstrate respect for client families, and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. The role offers a competitive compensation of $18 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to show respect and sensitivity toward client families in physical work environments.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interment and maintain grounds and facilities.
• Execute daily work orders timely and according to client expectations.
• Maintain compliance with safety procedures and regulations.

Skills

Respect and sensitivity toward client families

Effective communication skills

Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures

Strength and manual dexterity for power equipment

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Carriage Services, we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. As a member of our team, you'll join a dynamic community dedicated to setting new standards in the Funeral and Cemetery profession. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to shape the future of our industry. Carriage Services is an equal opportunity employer.

The Cemetery grounds maintenance role is responsible for assisting in the interment of decedents and the overall physical appearance and condition of the grounds and facilities by performing a wide variety of tasks and duties at our beautiful Forest Lawn East Cemetery location.

Compensation: $18 per hour

Job type: Full-Time

Location: Forest Lawn East Cemetery located in Matthews, North Carolina.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to show respect and sensitivity toward client families while working in a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Be able to perform in an outdoor setting with extreme temperatures.
• Outdoor duties may subject the employee to natural elements, such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.
• Ability work around heavy equipment and excessive noise frequently and possess sufficient strength and manual dexterity to operate power equipment.
• Must be willing to work safely and comply with the Company’s safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required.
• Regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 75 pounds.
• This position may also require power reaching, pushing, and pulling and may be exposed to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens; and
• Can drive a company vehicle and maintain a good driving record and must be insurable under company vehicle insurance.

Job Duties

• Receives and executes daily work orders in a timely manner.
• Completes preparation and closure of interment site in a timely manner and in agreement with client family expectations and policies and procedures of the individual businesses.
• Installs, restores, and/or resets markers and monuments in accordance with work orders and company guidelines and state regulations.
• Receives and executes daily assignments to maintain grounds, paths, and driveways according to weather and cemetery’s maintenance schedule.
• Picks up and disposes of trash and litter from grounds.
• Performs minor maintenance, lubrication, and cleaning of power equipment. Refers more serious problems to a mechanic.
• May be required to assist in loading and unloading of supplies, equipment, and/or merchandise.
• Identifies and remedies all hazards at location and on grounds; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.
• Must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity and must be willing to work safely and comply with the Company’s safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required.
• Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 75 pounds, and may be required to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Performance of this position’s duties may also require power reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• This position’s duties require routine exposure to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens.
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle and maintain a good driving record and must be insurable under company vehicle insurance.