Maintenance Worker

sci; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

SCI seeks a Cemetery Maintenance Associate in Sandston, VA to maintain lawns, markers and chapel areas with care and respect. You will prepare chapels for services and assist with interments.

The role involves operating hand-held tools, handling grave openings, and following safety guidelines. A high school diploma and 6 months of experience are preferred; ability to lift up to 150 lbs with assistance is important.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Experience with grounds maintenance and cemetery tasks is a plus.
• Ability to safely operate manual tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees and markers.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways; snow removal as needed.
• Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments.
• Arranges chapel for services.
• Prepares crypts for entombments.
• Operates backhoe under supervision to dig graves.
• Installs grave markers and memorials; maintains cemetery features.
• Maintains and repairs equipment and vehicles.
• Observe safety rules and comply with OSHA and regulations.

Skills

Operate hand-held tools

Measuring devices

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Lift up to 150 lbs with assistance

Pushing/pulling 300 lbs

Weather adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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: 23150

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-VA - Sandston