Maintenance Worker

sci; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare

Dependent Care

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismem

SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SCI is seeking a cemetery maintenance associate in Chicago, IL. You will cut grass, maintain the lawn, and prepare memorial markers, while assisting with graveside ceremonies and chapel arrangements.

The role requires operating basic tools, lifting heavy loads, and complying with safety rules under OSHA and corporate guidelines. Outdoor work in varying weather is expected, including equipment upkeep and basic repairs.

Qualifications

• Education: High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience
• Experience: Minimum 6 months of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Cut grass, maintain lawns, and prepare memorial markers.
• Set up for graveside ceremonies and chapel arrangements.
• Operate basic equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Observe safety rules and comply with regulations.
• Maintain, clean, and store equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Measuring devices usage

Physical stamina

Effective communication

Extreme weather adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe operation

Lawn mowing equipment

Safety equipment handling

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

Compensation

$18.00/hr

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Sick Leave
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance* SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Postal Code: 60660

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-IL - Chicago