Maintenance Worker

Service Corporation International; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Arlington, TX is seeking a cemetery maintenance associate to perform groundskeeping, marker installation, and service setup for memorials and ceremonies. The role requires physical stamina, ability to operate hand tools, and adherence to safety standards.

You will work outdoors in varied weather and coordinate with team members for interments and chapel preparations. Responsibilities include lawn care, grave preparation, backhoe operation under supervision,

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 150 lbs with equipment assistance and push/pull up to 300 lbs.
• Ability to work in extreme weather and follow safety regulations (OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways; may require snow removal.
• Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony.
• Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments and entombments.
• Arranges chapel for services and prepares crypts for entombments.
• Under supervision, operates backhoe to dig graves without damaging surrounding vaults or markers.
• Installs grave markers and bronze memorials; maintains cemetery features.
• Maintains, services, cleans and stores equipment; general maintenance of vehicles.
• Cleans and maintains facility; performs minor repairs and painting.
• Observe safety rules and ensure OSHA and local regulations compliance.

Skills

Tool operation

Physical endurance

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Heavy lifting ability

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Job Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers, lays sod, moves and removes flowers to and from chapel and graveside
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways which may require snow removal depending on location
• Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony
• Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments
• Arranges chapel for services
• Prepares crypts for entombments
• Under supervision, may operate backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers or monuments
• Installs grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc.
• Maintains and repairs existing markers and other cemetery features
• Maintains, services, cleans and properly stores equipment
• General maintenance of vehicles
• Cleans and maintains facility to include performing minor repairs, painting, etc.
• Observe 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 education or equivalent or relevant work experience

Experience

• Minimum 6 months of 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 walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 150 with equipment assistance
• Ability to push and pull up to 300 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel and client families
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to adapt to changing work schedules and multi-tasking
• Basic computer skills to enable retrieving and responding to email communications

Postal Code: 76012

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-TX - Arlington