Cemetery Operations & Grounds Leader

sci; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance and People Development leader to oversee operations for multiple cemeteries in the Piedmont area, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and high service standards.

You will build and manage a strong team, supervise grounds and mausoleum construction, manage budgets and vendor contracts, and drive efficiencies while coordinating with the home office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 8+ years cemetery maintenance experience with increasing responsibilities.
• 2+ years supervising staff.
• Environmental regulatory compliance experience.
• New Construction / capital expenditure development experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of multiple cemeteries with defined work, quality, and safety expectations.
• Supervise grounds keeping, landscape and seasonal plantings across properties.
• Identify and implement efficiencies and support change initiatives.
• Source, procure and manage inventory of tools, materials, and equipment; review invoices.
• Supervise mausoleum new construction; obtain drawings and manage budgets.
• Develop annual operating and personnel budgets; plan for equipment replacement.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

SCI is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance and People Development leader to oversee operations for multiple cemeteries in the Piedmont area, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and high service standards.

You will build and manage a strong team, supervise grounds and mausoleum construction, manage budgets and vendor contracts, and drive efficiencies while coordinating with the home office.