Cemetery Services Specialist

Service Corporation International; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Associate in Omaha, NE. The role includes performing openings and closings for interments and entombments, and installing memorials and markers.

You will operate and maintain grounds equipment while coordinating with families and management. Candidates should have a High School diploma and at least six months of equipment experience, with a valid driver's license and a commitment to safety and teamwork in varied weather

Qualifications

• Education: High School degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum six months operating standard equipment.
• License: Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Safety: Adheres to safety rules and Universal Precautions.

Responsibilities

• Participates in openings and closings for interments, entombments, and inurnments.
• Installs foundations, memorials, and markers.
• Operates and maintains memorial grounds and related equipment.
• Responds to service/work orders from client families.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Heavy equipment operation

Interment procedures

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Weather resilience

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Dump truck

Tractor

Backhoe

Dump trailer

Chainsaw

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: 68106Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery MaintenanceJob Location: US-NE - Omaha