Maintenance Worker

Service Corporation International; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sci Corp in Springfield, IL is seeking a Cemetery Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, grave sites, and chapel areas. You will operate hand tools, assist with interments, and ensure grounds are clean and safe for services.

The role requires a high school education, at least 6 months of experience, the ability to lift up to 150 lbs with assistance, and work in all weather. We offer comprehensive benefits and a structured work environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools (shovel, rake, weed trimmer, etc.) and basic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers; lays sod.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways; snow removal as needed.
• Erects tents and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies; assists with openings and closings for interments.

Skills

Tools & equipment operation

Measuring devices

Stamina for long periods

Lifting to 150 lbs

Pushing/pulling to 300 lbs

Communication

Weather resilience

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Education

High school education 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

Compensation

Salary: $20.00/hr.

Benefits

Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care) *Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance Program

Postal Code: 62703

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-IL - Springfield