Cemetery Services Specialist

Service Corporation International; Haughton (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Louisiana is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Associate to support openings and closings for burials, entombments, and inurnments. You will set and install foundations, memorials, and markers, and install outer burial containers, while handling client service requests with care.

Responsibilities include performing interment verification, preparing burial sites, and maintaining a clean, safe work area under company safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience operating standard equipment.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment (shovel, rake, etc.).
• Ability to operate heavy mechanical equipment (dump truck, backhoe, etc.).
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performs openings and closings for burials, entombments, and inurnments.
• Sets, installs, and assembles foundations, memorials, and markers.
• Installs outer burial containers.
• Handles and completes work orders for grave and marker maintenance.
• Responds to service requests from client families.
• Conducts Interment Verification Procedures.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area; follows safety rules.

Skills

Hand-held tools operation

Mechanical equipment operation

Measuring devices usage

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Physical endurance (lift up to 30 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shovel

Rake

Sledge hammer

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

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 RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms openings & closings for burials, entombments and inurnmentsSets, installs, and assembles foundations, memorials, and markersInstalls outer burial containersHandles and completes work orders from client families as it pertains to individual grave and marker maintenanceResponds to and completes requests for service/work ordersConducts Interment Verification ProceduresConducts 25 foot radius preparation for burials and ensures the area is clean and neatFills grave, tamps, seeds or sodsAdheres to all Company safety rules and Universal PrecautionsMaintains and protects Company assets by performing regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and facilitiesMaintains a clean and orderly work areaCompletes Dignity University courses and other training as assignedAdheres to all standards of the Dignity Memorial PromisePerforms all other duties as assigned by managementMINIMUM RequirementsEducationHigh School degree or equivalentExperienceMinimum of six (6) months experience operating standard equipmentLicensesAcceptable driving record and applicable license(s) to operate equipment/vehiclesKnowledge, 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 pumpAbility to operate mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, a dump truck, tractor, utility vehicle, marker trailed, dump trailer, jack hammer, tamper and backhoeAbility 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 conditionsUnderstands safety and security issues and implicationsMechanical aptitudePostal Code: 71037Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery MaintenanceJob Location: US-LA - Haughton