Maintenance Worker

sci

Springfield (IL)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 29,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SCI is seeking a cemetery maintenance associate in Springfield, IL. The role involves groundskeeping, grave preparation, and assisting with services at cemetery locations. You will operate hand-held tools, assist with interment setups, and maintain cemetery features while following OSHA and safety guidelines.

Ability to lift up to 150 lbs with assistance and push/pull up to 300 lbs is required. Compensation starts at $18.50 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

High school education or equivalent.
Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.

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 including potential snow removal.
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 and prepares crypts for entombments.
Under supervision, may operate backhoe to dig graves without damaging surrounding vaults, markers or monuments.
Installs grave markers and bronze memorials; maintains and repairs cemetery features.

Skills

Tool operation

Measuring devices

Stamina

Lifting ability

Communication

Weather resilience

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Education

High school education

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

$18.50/Hourly

Benefits