Maintenance Worker

Service Corporation International; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Casa Grande, AZ, is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Associate to keep cemeteries, mausoleums and related facilities clean, safe and well‑kempt. You will mow lawns, trim around markers, lay sod and assist with grave openings and interments as needed.

Under supervision you may operate backhoes and lawn equipment, perform minor repairs, and ensure safety rules and OSHA guidelines are followed. The role requires physical endurance and flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to lift up to 150 lbs with equipment assistance and push/pull up to 300 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass and maintains lawn; trims around trees and markers.
• Maintains drives, walkways and prepares graves and chapels.
• Operates backhoe to dig graves under supervision; installs grave markers.
• Maintains cemetery features and performs minor repairs; adheres to safety rules.

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe operation

Lawn equipment

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.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 RESPONSIBILITIESCuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers, lays sod, moves and removes flowers to and from chapel and gravesideClears debris and maintains drives and walkways which may require snow removal depending on locationErects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonyAssists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnmentsArranges chapel for servicesPrepares crypts for entombmentsUnder supervision, may operate backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers or monumentsInstalls grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc.Maintains and repairs existing markers and other cemetery featuresMaintains, services, cleans and properly stores equipmentGeneral maintenance of vehiclesCleans 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 REQUIREMENTSEducationHigh school education or equivalent or relevant work experienceExperienceMinimum 6 months of relevant experienceKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blowerAbility to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yard-stick, etc.)Ability to walk and stand for long periods of timeAbility to lift up to 150 with equipment assistanceAbility to push and pull up to 300 lbs.Ability to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel and client familiesAbility to work in extreme weather conditionsAbility to adapt to changing work schedules and multi-taskingBasic computer skills to enable retrieving and responding to email communicationsScheduleMust be able to work occasional weekendsPostal Code: 85193Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery MaintenanceJob Location: US-AZ - Casa Grande