Funeral Home Maintenance Technician

Carriage Services; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Carriage Services seeks a diligent General Maintenance professional to support our funeral homes with cleaning, repairs and routine upkeep. The role focuses on maintaining clean, safe public areas for client families and guests while performing general maintenance tasks across the facility.

Responsibilities include cleaning parlors and public spaces, lawn maintenance, light fixture checks, floor care, trash removal, and operation of cleaning equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with general maintenance of facilities.
• Able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Meeting our standards for services and commitment to client family satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all public areas of the funeral home such as parlors, chapels, reception/rest areas are clean and prepared for client families and their guests.
• Outside maintenance as required – general lawn maintenance
• Inspect light fixtures and replace bulbs as necessary.
• Regularly wax floors in all areas of funeral home to maintain professional appearance.
• Remove all trash from public areas and employee work stations on a daily basis.
• Clean employee break areas including sinks, cabinets, and coffee stations.
• Vacuum carpets and rugs to remove dirt and debris; shampoo as needed.
• Use and maintain assigned power and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Clean windows and glass surfaces to remove smudges and fingerprints.
• Dust furniture, cabinets, shelves, etc. throughout funeral home location.
• Order cleaning products and other supplies used in the maintenance of the building, property, and equipment.
• Maintain facility basic repairs as needed and alert Manager when more major repairs are necessary.
• Respond to any maintenance or cleaning emergencies as they arise.
• Ensure cleaning and maintenance schedules are carried out as not to disturb services, memorials or visitations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

General maintenance

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Carriage Services seeks a diligent General Maintenance professional to support our funeral homes with cleaning, repairs and routine upkeep. The role focuses on maintaining clean, safe public areas for client families and guests while performing general maintenance tasks across the facility.

Responsibilities include cleaning parlors and public spaces, lawn maintenance, light fixture checks, floor care, trash removal, and operation of cleaning equipment.