Maintenance Worker

Sci Corp; Stickney Township (IL); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Zusammenfassung

Sci Corp is seeking a dedicated Cemetery Maintenance Associate in Illinois to maintain cemetery grounds, assist with interments, and operate tools and equipment with care. The role emphasizes safety and precise handling of grave markers and memorials, with attention to weather conditions and multi-tasking during ceremonies.

The position requires basic education, some relevant experience, and the ability to lift and move equipment and materials, while following OSHA and company safety guidelines.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months of cemetery maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment.

Aufgaben

• Cuts grass and maintains lawn around cemetery grounds.
• clears debris and maintains drives and walkways.
• Erects tents and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assists with openings/closings for interments and entombments.
• Operates backhoe to dig graves under supervision (where applicable).
• Maintains grave markers and cemetery features.
• Maintains and services equipment and vehicles.

Kenntnisse

Tool operation

Lawn care

Safety awareness

Heavy lifting

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe operation

Hand tools

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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

starting at $18.00/Hourly

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: 60402

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-IL - Stickney