Central Maintenance Supervisor

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida seeks a working supervisor to oversee cemetery operations at a single Indianapolis property.

You will schedule daily work, ensure safety and environmental compliance, and lead a team in grounds keeping and seasonal plantings, providing training and feedback. Responsibilities include budgeting, capital projects coordination, vendor sourcing, invoice approvals, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Schedule and oversee daily maintenance work at a single cemetery property.
• Oversee grounds keeping, landscaping, and seasonal plantings for a manicured property.
• Train team on processes, procedures, equipment, and safety, providing feedback.
• Coordinate staff work schedules to minimize overtime and ensure coverage.
• Develop operating and personnel budgets; manage expenditures and capital projects.
• Source vendors, procure supplies, review invoices, and maintain equipment.
• Communicate with local authorities and manage relationships for issue resolution.

Skills

Cemetery maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Vendor management

Safety regulations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

As a working supervisor at a single property, ensure daily work is scheduled and completed on time complying with environmental and safety regulations. Performs a variety of Maintenance work including operating machinery and manual labor. Train team on processes, procedures, equipment, and machinery providing constructive feedback. Build a trusting and reliable team.

Oversee operations of the cemetery. 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.

Manage grounds keeping, landscaping, and seasonal plantings presenting a welcoming and manicured appearance of property. Area of responsibility (AOR) may include funeral home, crematory, or mausoleum. Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and wild life regulations. Build business relationships with local government authorities to facilitate quick resolution of issues and concerns.

Identifies and implements efficiencies. Supports 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.

Manage Mausoleum new construction; obtain drawings. Prepare budgets, vendor sourcing and selection. Mange 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.

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
• New Construction / capital expenditure developmental experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of Environment regulations as applicable to industry
• Demonstrate knowledge of wildlife regulations as applicable to industry
• Demonstrate knowledge of staff and public safety regulations as applicable to industry

Postal Code: 46208

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-IN - Indianapolis