Cemetery Maintenance & Grounds Technician

Service Corporation International; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a Maintenance Worker to uphold the appearance and safety of our cemetery, mausoleum and funeral home locations in Houston, TX.

The role involves lawn care, grounds maintenance, grave site preparation, interments support, equipment upkeep, and basic facility repairs. You will follow safety procedures and operate tools as needed, indoors and outdoors, in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant cemetery maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn and memorial markers.
• Erects tents and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assists with openings/closings for interments and entombments.
• Maintains/repairs cemetery features and equipment.
• Observe OSHA and safety guidelines.

Skills

Walk/stand long periods

Lifting up to 150 lbs

Push/pull up to 300 lbs

Tool operation

Clear communication with families

Extreme weather tolerance

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe operation

Job description

Service Corporation International is seeking a Maintenance Worker to uphold the appearance and safety of our cemetery, mausoleum and funeral home locations in Houston, TX.

The role involves lawn care, grounds maintenance, grave site preparation, interments support, equipment upkeep, and basic facility repairs. You will follow safety procedures and operate tools as needed, indoors and outdoors, in varying weather conditions.