Cemetery Services Specialist

Sci Corp; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Memorial in Augusta, GA is seeking dedicated associates for cemetery maintenance and related duties. The role involves performing openings and closings for burials, setting memorials, and completing client work orders with care and precision.

The position requires physical stamina, a valid driver’s license, and ability to operate a variety of equipment. Training on safety protocols and standard procedures is provided to ensure respectful service to families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months' experience operating standard equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate equipment.
• Ability to read and follow maintenance instructions.

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 relating to grave and marker maintenance.
• Responds to and completes requests for service/work orders.
• Conducts Interment Verification Procedures.
• Maintains and protects Company assets by regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and facilities.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dump truck

Tractor

Backhoe

Lawn mower

Chain saw

Job description

Our 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 aptitude

Postal Code: 30906

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-GA - Augusta