Maintenance Worker

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida in United States Indiana Indianapolis is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Associate. The role covers cemetery, mausoleum and funeral home upkeep, grounds work around memorials, and assisting with graveside ceremonies.

You will operate lawn equipment, install grave markers, and support interment services while following OSHA and safety guidelines. A high school education or equivalent and at least 6 months of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment.
• 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 adapt to changing work schedules and multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers, lays sod, moves flowers as needed.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways, snow removal possible.
• Erects tents and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments.
• Arranges chapel for services and prepares crypts for entombments.
• May operate backhoe to dig graves under supervision.
• Installs grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc.
• Maintains and repairs cemetery features and equipment.
• Observes safety rules and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Tool operation

Measuring devices

Stamina

Lifting capability

Communication

Weather resilience

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe operation

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Leaf blower

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: 46203

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-IN - Indianapolis