Maintenance Worker

Service Corporation International; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance worker in Casa Grande, AZ. The role involves groundskeeping, marker installation, and chapel setup for services.

The position requires working outdoors in varying weather and weekend availability, with at least 6 months of related experience and the ability to operate lawn and handheld equipment. Safety compliance is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 150 lbs with equipment assistance; push/pull up to 300 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers; lays sod; moves flowers.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways; snow removal per location.
• Erects tents and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony.
• Assists with setup for interments, entombments and inurnments.
• Arranges chapel for services and prepares crypts for entombments.
• Under supervision, may operate backhoe to dig graves without damage.
• Installs grave markers and memorials; maintains markers and cemetery features.
• Maintains, services, cleans and stores equipment; general vehicle upkeep.
• Observe safety rules and comply with OSHA and local regulations.

Skills

Hand tools use

Measuring devices

Outdoor work

Communication skills

Weather tolerance

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe operation

Lawn equipment

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.

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

Schedule

• Must be able to work occasional weekends

Postal Code: 85193

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-AZ - Casa Grande