General Maintenance

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

Career Opportunities with Carriage Services

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

At Carriage Services, we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. As a member of our team, you’ll join a dynamic community dedicated to setting new standards in the Funeral and Cemetery profession. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to shape the future of our industry. Carriage Services is an equal opportunity employer.

The General Maintenance role is responsible to the funeral home and its client families by providing a wide variety of tasks and duties in the location to ensure services run smoothly and that the expectations of our client families and their guests are exceeded.

Compensation: $22-$25 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.