Maintenance Worker

Service Corporation International; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare

Health Savings Account with Company

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Service Corporation International (SCI) in Westminster, CA, is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Associate to perform grounds keeping, grave-site care, and equipment upkeep. You will assist with openings and closings for interments and ensure the cemetery grounds are safe and presentable for services.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 150 lbs with help, endurance in outdoor conditions, and good communication with staff and families. Benefits and stable hours provided.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools (shovel, rake, etc.) and basic equipment.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 150 lbs with assistance and pushing/pulling up to 300 lbs.
• Strong communication and ability to work with families and associates.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and markers.
• Moves flowers and prepares graves and chapel areas for services.
• Operates equipment for grave-related tasks under supervision.
• Maintains and repairs cemetery features and associated machinery.
• Observe safety rules and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shovel

Rake

Lawn mower

Leaf blower

Backhoe operation (supervised)

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:

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