Cemetery Services Supervisor

Service Corporation International; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Piedmont, SC, seeks an experienced Cemetery Maintenance Director to oversee multiple cemeteries, ensuring safety, beauty, and compliance with regulations. You will lead the grounds team, manage budgets and vendor relationships, and collaborate with the home office on capital projects.

The role requires extensive cemetery maintenance experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record in regulatory compliance and budget execution.

Qualifications

• Eight years cemetery maintenance experience with increasing responsibilities.
• At least two years supervising and managing staff.
• Environmental regulatory compliance experience.
• Knowledge of cemetery operations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of multiple cemeteries and ensure services exceed customer expectations.
• Supervise grounds keeping, landscaping, and seasonal plantings to maintain manicured properties.
• Manage budgets and capital expenditure projects with home office.
• Source vendors, procure supplies, and review invoices.
• Develop annual operating and personnel budgets.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Leadership & development

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Supervises and oversee the maintenance and development for a cemetery. Comply with environmental, wildlife and safety regulations. Collaborate with Market and home office on capital expenditure projects. Build a high performing team that exceeds customer’s expectations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Cemetery Maintenance

• Oversee operations of multiple cemeteries. Establish and communicate work, quality, and safety expectations ensuring cemetery services exceed customer expectations. Coordinate staff work and time-off schedules ensuring appropriate coverage and minimizing overtime.
• Supervise grounds keeping, landscaping, and seasonal plantings presenting a welcoming and manicured appearance of properties. Area of responsibility (AOR) may include funeral homes, crematories, or mausoleums. Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and wildlife regulations. Build business relationships with local government authorities to facilitate quick resolution of issues and concerns.
• Identify and implement efficiencies. Support change initiatives.
• Source and select venders. Procure, store, and maintain sufficient inventory of tools, materials, equipment and lawn treatment. Review and approve invoices for payment. Maintain equipment in proper working order.
• Supervise mausoleum new construction; obtain drawings. Prepare budgets, vendor sourcing and selection. Supervise new construction build addressing and resolving issues. Collaborate with the home office on capital expenditure projects, understanding timeline, resources, responsibilities, and managing activity and noise in consideration of cemetery services.
• Develop annual operating budget, personnel budget, and management expenses to achieve budget. Plan for equipment replacement.

People Development

• Develop a strong, trusting, and reliable team. Understand team members career aspirations and provide assignments to develop skills and close gaps. Constructively address issues and provide timely appropriate feedback. Apply a proactive and collaborative management style in order to increase employee engagement and minimize turnover.
• Responsible for screening candidates (internal and external) and hiring or promoting a skilled and effective staff. Recommends pay increases and career advancements.
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the essential functions or duties related to this job.

MINIMUM Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• At least eight (8) years cemetery maintenance experience with increasing responsibilities.
• At least two (2) years supervising and managing staff
• Environmental regulatory compliance experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Postal Code: 29673

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Service Corporation International is North America’s leading provider of death care services, operating numerous funeral homes and cemeteries under the Dignity Memorial® brand.

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Company Service Corporation International

Location Piedmont, South Carolina, United States