Cemetery Services Specialist

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; Ponce (PR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida is seeking a cemetery maintenance associate in Puerto Rico (Ponce) to perform openings and closings for burials and entombments, install memorials and markers, and maintain grounds and facilities to high safety standards.

You will respond to client requests, complete service orders, and ensure cleanup and preventive maintenance are performed. Training includes Dignity University courses and adherence to Promise standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment (shovel, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer, etc.).
• Experience handling mechanical equipment (dump truck, tractor, utility vehicle, backhoe).
• Ability to read measuring devices (tape measure, yardstick).
• Clear communication with associates, contractors, and client families.

Responsibilities

• Performs openings & closings for burials and entombments.
• Sets, installs, and assembles foundations, memorials, and markers.
• Installs outer burial containers.
• Handles and completes work orders from client families related to grave and marker maintenance.
• Responds to and completes service/work orders.
• Conducts Interment Verification Procedures.
• Prepares burial area within 25 feet and maintains cleanliness.
• Fills graves, tamping, seeding, or sodding as needed.
• Follows Company safety rules and Universal Precautions.
• Maintains and protects Company assets via regular preventive maintenance.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Completes Dignity University courses and other training as assigned.
• Adheres to Dignity Memorial Promise standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Measuring tools

Weather adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chain saw

Dump truck operation

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 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: 00732

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-PR - Ponce