Cemetery Services Specialist

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

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Cemetery Services Specialist to assist with openings and closings for interments, entombments, and inurnments, and to install memorials and markers. The role includes performing grounds and facilities maintenance and responding to service requests from client families.

Responsibilities also include completing safety training, performing preventive maintenance on equipment, and ensuring a clean, orderly work area while adhering to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of six months experience operating standard equipment.
• Licenses to operate equipment/vehicles as applicable.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Performs openings & closings for burials, entombments and inurnments.
• Sets, installs, and assembles foundations, memorials, and markers.
• Installs outer burial containers and handles work orders from client families.
• Conducts interment verification and prepares burial area.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and adheres to safety rules.

Skills

Operating standard equipment

Hand-held tools use

Communication skills

Lift up to 30 lbs

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dump truck

Tractor

Backhoe

Dump trailer

Chainsaw

Sledge hammer

Shovel

Lawn mower

Tamper

Job description

## Cemetery Services SpecialistApply: TN - Knoxville: Full time: Posted Today: Req.167641Our 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: 37920Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery MaintenanceJob Location: US-TN - Knoxville