Maintenance Worker

Sci Corp; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in Parkersburg, WV is seeking a Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Associate to maintain cemetery grounds, assist with services, and perform basic repairs. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to operate lawn equipment safely.

You will help with setups for ceremonies and ensure compliance with safety guidelines. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of related experience, are able to lift up to 150 lbs with assistance, and can work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to lift up to 150 lbs with equipment assistance.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Cut grass, maintain lawn, trim around markers and memorials.
• Set up for graveside ceremonies and assist with interments.
• Operate hand-held tools and light equipment safely.
• Follow safety regulations and OSHA guidelines.
• Perform minor repairs and routine maintenance on facilities and vehicles.

Skills

Equipment operation

Measuring devices

Stamina

Team communication

Weather resilience

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mower

Backhoe (operator under supervision)

Hand-held tools (shovel, rake, etc.)

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: 26103

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-WV - Parkersburg