Maintenance Worker

Service Corporation International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 2%

Sick Leave

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a dedicated maintenance associate in Chicago, IL, to perform cemetery groundskeeping, lawn care, and support for funeral home locations. You will assist with interments, chapel setups, marker installations, and general site maintenance.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to operate tools, and good communication with families and associates. Visual upkeep, weather readiness, and teamwork are essential components of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate basic hand-held tools and equipment.
• Ability to walk, stand for long periods and lift up to 150 lbs with assistance.
• Good communication with team members and clients' families.
• Basic computer skills for emails and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass and maintains lawns and walkways at cemetery locations.
• Prepares chapels and gravesites for ceremonies and interments.
• Operates backhoe under supervision for graves and related tasks.
• Maintains and repairs cemetery markers and related features.
• Performs general facility maintenance including cleaning and minor repairs.

Skills

Tool operation

Physical stamina

Communication

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe operation

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 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.

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

Pay Range: $18.00-$23.00

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• 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: 60634

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-IL - Chicago

Who we are. What we do.

We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none. SCI refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.