Groundskeeper

Service Corporation International; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain the beauty and integrity of their cemetery and funeral home locations. This role involves a variety of outdoor tasks, including mowing, snow removal, and general grounds maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least six months of relevant experience, showcasing their ability to work in diverse weather conditions. Join a team that values hard work and dedication, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package while making a meaningful contribution to the community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various hand-held tools and equipment.
• Experience in landscaping or physical labor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, plows snow, and maintains cemetery grounds.
• Operates lawn and grounds equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

Hand-held tools operation

Measuring devices usage

Extreme weather adaptability

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Leaf blower

Snow blower

Job description

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Manages the grounds provided at a cemetery or funeral home location(s). Performs all grounds keeping and maintenance matters on the properties and maintains the overall appearance of a cemetery, mausoleum or funeral home location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs, tends flower beds and regularly inspects assigned work areas to insure 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
• May perform disinterment
• May determine the location and layout of individual graves with assistance, complying with verification procedures
• May perform minor repairs to the cemetery and or building systems
• May perform some of the duties associated with cremations such as maintaining inventory and complying with federal and state cremation regulations
• 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
• May assist in moving and installing burial vaults
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 6 months relevant experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, 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
  
  

MINIMUM Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
  
  

Certification/License

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 may fluctuate, if a need arises, to an earlier or a later shift
  
  

Compensation:

Salary: $18-$20.00

Benefits: Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care) *Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance Program

Postal Code: 55418

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-MN - Minneapolis

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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