Cemetery Services Specialist

sci; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Memorial in Clearwater, FL is seeking an on-site Cemetery Maintenance Associate to support interments, memorial installations, and grounds upkeep. You will operate hand tools and machinery, respond to service requests, and ensure a clean, safe work environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least six months of equipment experience, a valid license, and the ability to work in various weather conditions while upholding the company's safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of six months experience operating standard equipment.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Participates in openings and closings for interments and the installation of memorials and markers; performs maintenance on grounds and facilities.
• Performs openings and closings for burials, entombments and inurnments.
• Sets, installs, and assembles foundations, memorials, and markers; installs outer burial containers.
• Handles work orders from client families related to grave and marker maintenance; responds to service requests.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area; follows safety rules and universal precautions.
• Completes required training courses (Dignity University) and adheres to Dignity Memorial standards.
• Follows safety and security issues and maintains equipment.

Skills

Operate hand-held tools

Operate mechanical equipment

Measuring devices

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shovel

Pick

Rake

Sledge hammer

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Leaf blower

Chain saw

Tamp

Backhoe

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.
• 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: 33759

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-FL - Clearwater