Maintenance Worker

Service Corporation International; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Stockbridge, GA is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Technician to care for lawns, markers, and cemetery grounds. You will assist with graveside ceremonies and ensure safety and regulatory compliance during operations.

The role involves operating hand tools, loading/unloading gear, and performing general upkeep of facilities and equipment in all weather conditions. A High School diploma and 6 months of experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment (shovel, rake, lawn mower, weed trimmer, leaf blower).
• Ability to use measuring devices (tape measure, yard-stick).
• Ability to walk/stand for long periods and lift up to 150 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to push/pull up to 300 lbs and work in extreme weather.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways, and memorial markers.
• Erects tents, arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies, and assists with openings/closings for interments.
• Maintains chapel and prepares crypts for entombments; operates backhoe under supervision.
• Maintains and repairs cemetery features, markers, and equipment; performs minor facility repairs.
• Observes safety rules and adheres to OSHA and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Lawn care

Hand tools operation

Measuring devices

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Leaf blower

Backhoe operation

Job description

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: 30281

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-GA - Stockbridge

Who we are. What we do.

We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.