Cemetery Services Specialist

Socket.dev; Haughton (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Louisiana (Haughton) seeks a Cemetery Groundskeeper to perform openings/closings for interments, install memorials, and maintain grounds and facilities. This role involves physical labor and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include using hand tools and heavy equipment, processing client work orders, and delivering respectful service to families. A high school diploma and at least 6 months of equipment experience are required, with valid licenses as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience operating standard equipment.
• Acceptable driving record and applicable license(s) to operate equipment/vehicles.
• Ability to operate various hand-held tools and heavy equipment safely.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work in different weather conditions.

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 for grave and marker maintenance.
• Responds to service/work order requests and conducts interment verification.

Skills

Operate hand tools and equipment

Operate mechanical equipment

Measuring devices

Effective communication

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Weather resilience

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Shovel

Pick

Rake

Sledge hammer

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Leaf blower

Chain saw

Pump

Dump truck

Tractor

Utility vehicle

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.

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 ordersConducts 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: 71037

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-LA - Haughton