Maintenance Worker

Service Corporation International; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,909,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International (SCI) is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Associate in Houston, TX. Responsibilities include lawn care, grave site preparation, set-up for ceremonies, and basic equipment operation under supervision.

The role requires high school education, 6 months of relevant experience, and physical ability to lift up to 150 lbs with assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Must have at least 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools (shovels, rakes, weed trimmers, etc.) and small equipment.
• Ability to use measuring devices and read simple measurements.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and lift up to 150 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass and maintains lawns, walks, and memorial markers.
• Cleans drives and walkways; may perform snow removal depending on location.
• Erects tents and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assists with openings and closings for interments and entombments.
• Maintains and repairs cemetery features and grave markers.
• Operates backhoe under supervision to dig graves.
• Installs grave markers and crypt faces.
• Maintains and services equipment and vehicles.
• Observes safety rules and adheres to OSHA and regulations.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Measuring devices use

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 150 lbs

Pushing/pulling heavy loads

Effective communication

Work in extreme weather

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.
• 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: 77077
• Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance
• Job Location: US-TX - Houston

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.