Cemetery Services Technician: Interments & Grounds Care

Service Corporation International; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Augusta, GA seeks a Cemetery Grounds Technician responsible for openings and closings for burials, installing memorials, and maintaining cemetery grounds with care and professionalism. The role requires operating hand tools and heavy equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and responding to family requests and service orders while following safety rules.

A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required; candidates must be able to

Qualifications

• Experience operating standard maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and universal precautions.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performs openings & closings for burials and interments.
• Sets, installs, and assembles foundations, memorials, and markers.
• Maintains cemetery grounds and completes routine upkeep.
• Responds to service/work orders from client families.
• Performs preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and facilities.
• Adheres to company safety rules and training.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tool operation

Lift up to 30 lbs

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Dump truck

Tractor

Lawn mower

Backhoe

Tamper

Sod tools

Power tools

Job description

Service Corporation International in Augusta, GA seeks a Cemetery Grounds Technician responsible for openings and closings for burials, installing memorials, and maintaining cemetery grounds with care and professionalism. The role requires operating hand tools and heavy equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and responding to family requests and service orders while following safety rules.

A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required; candidates must be able to