Cemetery Services Specialist

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

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Raleigh, NC seeks a Cemetery Maintenance Associate to perform openings and closings for burials, set foundations and memorials, and maintain grounds and facilities. The role requires operating hand tools and heavy equipment, following safety rules, and providing excellent service to client families under varying weather conditions.

The position emphasizes physical work, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with team members and contractors to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of experience operating standard equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform openings and closings for burials and related tasks.
• Install and assemble foundations, memorials and markers.
• Maintain grounds and facilities; comply with safety rules.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting

Education

High School diploma

Equivalent experience

Tools

Dump truck

Backhoe

Tractor

Lawn mower

Tamper

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: 27612Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery MaintenanceJob Location: US-NC - Raleigh