Maintenance Worker

sci; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

sci is seeking a dedicated Cemetery Maintenance Worker in Miami, FL to perform groundskeeping, marker installation, and service support for cemetery operations. The role requires physical endurance, ability to operate hand tools, and adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities include preparing chapels, erecting memorials, and assist with interments, with opportunities to operate construction equipment under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate hand-held tools and equipment (shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer, leaf blower).
• Must accurately use measuring devices (tape measure, yard-stick).
• Must be able to walk/stand for long periods.
• Must lift up to 150 lbs with assistance.
• Must push/pull up to 300 lbs.
• Effective communication with associates, contractors, and client families.
• Work in extreme weather conditions.
• Adapt to changing schedules and multi-task.
• Basic computer skills for emails.

Responsibilities

• Cut grass, maintain lawn, trim around trees, walkways and markers; lay sod; move flowers for chapel/graveside events.
• Clear debris and maintain drives/walkways; snow removal where applicable.
• Erect tents/canopies; arrange chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assist with openings/closings for interments and entombments.
• Arrange chapel for services; prepare crypts for entombments.
• Under supervision, operate backhoe to dig graves without damaging vaults/monuments.
• Install grave markers and memorials; maintain cemetery features.
• Maintain, repair, and store equipment; service vehicles; perform minor repairs/painting.
• Observe safety rules; comply with corporate, federal/state/local regulations (OSHA, Safety).

Skills

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Stamina

Lift up to 150 lb

Push/Pull 300 lbs

Communication skills

Weather resilience

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Postal Code: 33167

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-FL - Miami