Maintenance Worker

Service Corporation International; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Associate to maintain the overall appearance of the cemetery and funeral home locations. The role includes groundskeeping tasks, assisting with interments, and performing maintenance checks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in maintenance, and the ability to operate tools effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience required.
• Ability to operate lawn maintenance equipment essential.
• Must be able to lift up to 150 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cemetery grounds including cutting grass and trimming.
• Assist with interments and prepare facilities for services.
• Observe safety regulations and perform general maintenance.

Skills

Operation of hand-held tools

Use of measuring devices

Physical endurance

Effective communication

Ability to work in extreme weather

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!

Maintains the overall appearance of cemetery, mausoleum and/or funeral home locations, which may include: maintenance and grounds keeping, locating grave sites, digging graves, installing crypt faces, conducting interments, entombments and inurnments, and simple repairs and maintenance tasks.

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: 30328

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-GA - Sandy Springs

Job Profile ID: F00232

Time Type: Full time

Location Name: Arlington Memorial Park