Grounds Specialist

Service Corporation International; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking an entry-level role for groundskeeping at cemetery or funeral home locations in Akron, Ohio. The position involves maintaining grounds, operating lawn equipment, and ensuring the overall appearance of the site meets high standards.

Preferred candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of relevant experience. The job demands physical agility, manual skills, and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of relevant experience in landscaping or physical labor.
• Funeral industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass and perform groundskeeping duties.
• Operate lawn and grounds equipment.
• Remove debris and trash from grounds.

Skills

Ability to operate hand-held tools

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Leaf blower

Job description

This is an entry‑level role maintaining grounds at cemetery or funeral home locations. The incumbent performs all groundskeeping and maintenance duties to keep the cemetery, mausoleum, or funeral home looking its best.

Job Responsibilities

• Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs, tends flower beds and regularly inspects assigned work areas to ensure proper standards are maintained.
• Operates lawn and grounds equipment including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, and other related power equipment.
• Removes debris and trash from grounds, may include turning down vases and removing wilted flowers.
• Participates on teams for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments.
• Assists in determining the location and layout of individual graves with assistance, complying with verification procedures.
• May perform minor repairs to the cemetery, building systems or equipment.
• May perform some of the duties associated with cremations such as maintaining inventory and complying with federal and state cremation regulations under supervision.
• May assist in moving and installing burial vaults.
• Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certification/License

None specified.

Experience

• Minimum six months relevant experience in landscaping, general construction, warehouse, or physical labor demonstrating steady employment.
• Funeral industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to operate hand‑held tools and equipment, including a shovel, pick, rake, sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer, and leaf blower.
• Ability to accurately use measuring devices (e.g., tape measure, yard‑stick).
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Physically agile and dexterous.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and carefully.
• Ability to effectively work with others to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel and client families.
• Basic computer skills to enable retrieving and responding to email communications.

Work Conditions

Work Environment

• Work outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions.
• Comply with Field dress code policy.

Work Postures

• Frequent, continuous periods of standing, up to 6 hours per day.
• Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently.

Physical Demands

• Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 pounds.

Work Hours

• Working beyond standard hours as the need arises.
• Schedule may fluctuate earlier or later shifts if needed.

Location: Akron, Ohio (Postal Code: 44333).

Category: Cemetery Maintenance.