Cemetery Services Specialist

Service Corporation International; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International's Alexander, AR location is seeking a Cemetery Services Specialist to perform openings and closings for burials, install and set memorials, and prepare graves and markers while maintaining grounds and facilities.

You will operate hand tools and machinery, respond to family service requests, comply with safety rules, complete required training, and help protect company assets through preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum six months of experience operating standard equipment.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Performs openings & closings for burials, entombments and inurnments.
• Sets, installs, and assembles foundations, memorials, and markers.
• Installs outer burial containers.
• Handles and completes work orders from client families.
• Responds to and completes requests for service/work orders.
• Conducts Interment Verification Procedures.
• Conducts 25 foot radius preparation for burials and ensures the area is clean and neat.
• Fills grave, tamp, seeds or sods.
• Adheres to safety rules and Universal Precautions.
• Maintains and protects Company assets by preventive maintenance on machines.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Completes Dignity University courses and other training.
• Adheres to all standards of the Dignity Memorial Promise.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn maintenance tools

Job description

## Cemetery Services SpecialistApply: AR - Alexander: Full time: Posted Today: Req.166580Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Participates in openings and closings for interments, entombments, inurnments, and disinterment as well as the installation of memorials and markers. Performs grounds and facilities maintenance.**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*** Performs openings & closings for burials, entombments and inurnments* Sets, installs, and assembles foundations, memorials, and markers* Installs outer burial containers* Handles and completes work orders from client families as it pertains to individual grave and marker maintenance* Responds to and completes requests for service/work orders* Conducts Interment Verification Procedures* Conducts 25 foot radius preparation for burials and ensures the area is clean and neat* Fills grave, tamps, seeds or sods* Adheres to all Company safety rules and Universal Precautions* Maintains and protects Company assets by performing regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and facilities* Maintains a clean and orderly work area* Completes Dignity University courses and other training as assigned* Adheres to all standards of the Dignity Memorial Promise* Performs all other duties as assigned by management**MINIMUM Requirements****Education*** High School degree or equivalent**Experience*** Minimum of six (6) months experience operating standard equipment**Licenses*** Acceptable driving record and applicable license(s) to operate equipment/vehicles**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer, leaf blower, chain saw and pump* Ability to operate mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, a dump truck, tractor, utility vehicle, marker trailed, dump trailer, jack hammer, tamper and backhoe* Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yardstick, etc.)* Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, contractor personnel and client families Ability to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs.* Ability to work in various adverse weather conditions* Understands safety and security issues and implications* Mechanical aptitudePostal Code: 72002Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery MaintenanceJob Location: US-AR - Alexander