Maintenance Worker

sci; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Sick Leave

Disability - Short Term

Disability - Long Term

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SCI in Westminster, CA is seeking a dependable Cemetery Maintenance Associate to perform groundskeeping, monument care, setup for ceremonies, and general facility upkeep. You will operate hand tools, assist with interments, and help maintain safety and cleanliness.

The role requires high school or equivalent, at least 6 months of relevant experience, ability to lift up to 150 pounds with assistance and to push/pull up to 300 pounds, and willingness to work in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Education: High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Experience: Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Able to operate hand-held tools (shovel, rake, etc.) and measure with tape or yard-stick; walk/stand long periods; lift up to 150 lbs with assistance; push/pull up to 300 lbs; communicate effectively; work in extreme weather; adapt to changing schedules; basic computer skills for email.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass and maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and memorial markers; lays sod; moves flowers to/from chapel and graveside.
• Clears debris and maintains drives/walkways; snow removal as needed.
• Erects tents/canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assists with openings/closings for interments and entombments.
• Arranges chapel for services; prepares crypts for entombments.
• Operates backhoe under supervision; installs grave markers and crypt faces.
• Maintains and repairs cemetery features; services and cleans equipment.
• Responsible for general maintenance of vehicles and facility, including minor repairs and painting.
• Observe safety rules and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Measuring devices

Mobility

Lifting 150 lbs

Push/Pull 300 lbs

Communication

Weather adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Leaf blower

Shovel

Backhoe operation

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: $16.50/hr - $20.50 /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: 92683

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-CA - Westminster