Groundskeeper (part-time)

sci; Hughson (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

sci is seeking an entry-level Groundskeeper for cemetery or funeral home locations in California. The role covers maintaining the overall grounds, including mowing, trimming, snow removal, and debris cleanup, with focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Work includes assisting with interments, grave layout, and minor repairs under supervision. Physical, outdoor work in all seasons is required, with a $17.00/hr starting wage and part-time hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment.
• Capability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Physically agile and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs to maintain cemetery grounds.
• Operates lawn and grounds equipment and handles debris removal.
• Assists in openings/closings for interments and assists with grave layout.

Skills

Operate lawn equipment

Teamwork

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Weather adaptability

Email basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mower

Snow blower

Weed trimmer

Shovel

Measuring devices

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Entry-level role maintaining the grounds provided at a cemetery or funeral home location(s). Performs all groundskeeping and maintenance matters on the properties and maintains the overall appearance of a cemetery, mausoleum or funeral home location. Incumbent gains an understanding of how a cemetery operates.

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
• 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: $17.00/hr.

Benefits:

• Part-time associates working an average 20 hours a week may be eligible for 401(k).

Postal Code: 95326

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-CA - Hughson