Land Survey Field Technician I

Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries is seeking a Field Survey Technician to support surveying, development, and construction projects across its memorial parks. You will work under a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, performing site surveys, construction staking, as‑built documentation, and field measurements to transform data into actionable information guiding planning and development.

You will gain hands-on experience through field surveys, data collection, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of field surveying experience.
• LSIT certification desired.
• Experience with Trimble Total Stations and GNSS receivers.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D desired.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, perform daily field surveying operations around the memorial parks, including detailed site surveys, construction staking, and as‑builting.
• Operate GPS, Trimble Total Stations, and Auto-levels to measure angles, distances, and elevations.
• Perform field calculations and measurements.
• Coordinate with office staff to input information and export collected field data.
• Maintain accurate field notes, record measurements, and documentation.
• Operate survey vehicles and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Communicate effectively with project team and field personnel.

Skills

Field surveying

GPS & GNSS

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

LSIT certification desired

Degree in surveying/related field desired

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Trimble Total Stations

GNSS receivers

Job description

Brief Description

Join Forest Lawn’s Architecture & Engineering team and play a hands‑on role in shaping and maintaining the spaces that serve generations of families. The Field Survey Technician supports surveying, development, and construction projects across Forest Lawn’s memorial parks, helping transform field conditions and survey data into accurate information that guides the planning and development of our properties.

Working alongside experienced engineering and surveying professionals and under the direction of a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, you’ll gain valuable experience through site surveys, construction layout, as-built documentation, field measurements, and other surveying activities. This is an opportunity to build your technical skills, work in a unique and meaningful environment, and contribute to projects that have a lasting impact across Forest Lawn’s properties.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Under the direction of the Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, perform daily field surveying operations around the memorial parks, including but not limited to: detailed site surveys to determine existing site conditions, construction staking, as-builting of installed features (walls, flatwork, utilities, etc.).
• Operate GPS, Trimble Total stations, and Auto-levels to measure angles, distances, and elevations.
• Perform field calculations and measurements.
• Coordinate with office staff to input information sent and export collected field data to staff.
• Keep survey vehicle supplied with appropriate survey materials.
• Communicate effectively with the Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, office staff, contractors, and other personnel encountered during field operations.
• Maintain accurate field notes, record measurements, and documentation.
• Operate Forest Lawn vehicles, survey equipment, and other equipment in a safe and responsible manner at all times.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1+ years of field surveying experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid California Driver’s License, including state required levels of active auto insurance.
• Certification as LSIT desired.
• Experience with Trimble Total Stations.
• Experience with GNSS receivers.
• Degree from accredited land surveying or related program desired.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D desired.

Competitive Benefits

Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry.

Drug Testing Policy

Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

E-Verify Statement

Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.

For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview.

Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Summary

Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives.