Grounds Specialist (seasonal)

sci; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

sci seeks a dedicated groundskeeping professional in Wichita, KS, for cemetery maintenance, landscaping, and support during interments. The role requires physical labor, safe operation of hand tools, and teamwork to ensure plush grounds and timely openings/closings.

The position emphasizes adherence to safety regulations and ability to work in varied weather, with potential cremation-related duties under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months relevant landscaping, general construction or physical labor experience; funeral industry preferred.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment (shovel, rake, mower, trimmer, etc.) and to use measuring devices.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and be physically agile.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs; tends flower beds and inspects grounds.
• Operates lawn and grounds equipment including push/power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers.
• Removes debris and trash; may turn down vases and remove wilted flowers.
• Assists in openings/closings for interments, entombments and inurnments.
• Assists in locating graves with verification procedures.
• May perform minor repairs to cemetery, building systems or equipment.
• May assist cremations: inventory and compliance with regulations.
• May assist in moving/installing burial vaults.
• Follow safety rules and OSHA guidelines; comply with regulations.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Measuring devices

Weather resilience

Physical agility

Equipment safety

Teamwork

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the essential functions or duties related to this job

Minimum Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Certification/License

None stated

Experience

Minimum (6) months relevant experience in landscaping, general construction, warehouse, physical labor demonstrating steady employment

Funeral industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower
• Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yard-stick, etc.)
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Physically agile and dexterous
• Ability to operate equipment in a safe and careful manner
• 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 time standing, up 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

Monday - Friday/6am-3pm

Must be available to work some weekends

Must have reliable transportation for scheduled work shifts

Postal Code: 67209

Job Location: US-KS - Wichita