Grounds & Facilities Supervisor

Service Corporation International; Mayagüez (PR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Mayagüez, PR is seeking a Grounds & Facilities Supervisor to oversee the upkeep of cemetery and funeral location grounds. You will lay out grave sites, set memorials, and manage lawn care and safety protocols.

The role requires high school education or equivalent and experience in grounds maintenance; funeral-industry experience is a plus. You will recruit and supervise staff, ensuring compliance with client families’ wishes and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Experience in funeral industry would be a plus.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Lay out grave sites and prepare them for burials.
• Set memorials and markers.
• Perform lawn maintenance such as mowing, trimming, planting and snow removal.
• Recruit and supervise grounds staff.
• Schedule and delegate work with Location Manager and staff to meet client needs.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow OSHA and company procedures.

Skills

Hand tools

Mechanical equipment

Measuring devices

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. The Grounds & Facilities Supervisor is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds at cemetery and funeral locations where applicable.

Job Responsibilities

• laying out grave sites and preparing them for burials
• setting memorials and markers
• performing lawn maintenance such as mowing, trimming, planting and snow removal
• collecting trash or other debris from the grounds
• Recruit and manage performance, and when necessary, discharge grounds staff
• Is able to fill any role required in the grounds keeping / facilities maintenance function
• Verifies that the locations of all interments, entombments or inurnments are accurate
• Assures that sites are prepared for services as expected by client families
• Assures that all physical components of the memorialization process are in compliance with the client family wishes
• Trains and supervises grounds crew
• Maintains existing memorials and crypts
• Assures that the grounds crews’ uniforms, personal appearance, actions and demeanor present an appropriate image to client families
• In consultation with Location Manager, Office Manager and other staff, schedules and delegates work assignments to meet client family wishes
• Maintains a safe working environment by training the staff in Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines
• Maintains proper inventories of equipment, supplies and merchandise
• Purchases safety equipment and supplies as required
• Assures that all equipment is cleaned and properly maintained

Educational/Experience/Minimum Requirements

Education: High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience Experience: Funeral industry experience would also be a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipments, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower
• Ability to operate larger mechanical equipment, including dump trucks, riding mowers, tractors and brush hogs (under supervision is able to operate backhoe)
• Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yard stick, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, contractor personnel and client families

Work Conditions

Work Environment: When considering the work environment associated with this job, the following factors may apply: Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions Moderate odors, dust, odor, pollen or fumes may cause discomfort and/or irritation to eyes or respiratory passages Loud noise from equipment/machines is at a level where ear protection is recommended.

Work Postures

Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 8 hours per day Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

Physical Demands

Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required Carrying and/or lifting materials up to 100 pounds

Postal Code: 00680

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-PR - Mayaguez

Who we are. What we do.

We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none. "SCI” refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.