Cemetery Services Specialist - Union

sci; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

sci in Carolina, PR area is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Technician to participate in burial service preparation and memorial installations. Responsibilities include openings/closings for burials, installing foundations and markers, and performing routine grounds care.

You will operate a range of equipment, follow safety rules, and complete client work orders. The role requires a high school diploma and at least six months of equipment experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum six months of experience operating standard equipment.
• Valid driving record and licenses to operate equipment/vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Openings and closings for burials, entombments, and inurnments.
• Set, install, and assemble foundations, memorials, and markers.
• Install outer burial containers.
• Process service requests from client families for grave and marker maintenance.
• Complete interment verification procedures.
• Prepare 25-foot radius around burials and keep area clean.
• Fill grave, tamp, seed or sod.
• Maintain safety and universal precautions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and facilities.
• Complete Dignity University courses and other assigned training.

Skills

Hand-held tools operation

Mechanical equipment operation

Measuring devices

Effective communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical endurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dump truck

Tractor

Utility vehicle

Marker trailer

Dump trailer

Jack hammer

Tamper

Backhoe

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Chain saw

Pump

Job description

Job Profile Summary

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: 00984

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-PR - Carolina