Maintenance Worker

Service Corporation International; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Maintenance Worker to care for cemetery, mausoleum and funeral home locations. You will perform grounds maintenance, assist with interments, and set up chapels and graveside services.

The role requires basic maintenance skills, ability to lift up to 150 pounds with assistance, and willingness to work in varying weather conditions. This is a full-time position based on-site in Wilmington, NC.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment as listed in responsibilities.
• Experience with basic maintenance tasks and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees and memorial markers.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways; snow removal may be required.
• Erects tents, canopies and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnments.
• Arranges chapel for services; prepares crypts for entombments.
• Operates backhoe to dig graves under supervision.
• Maintains and repairs cemetery markers and features.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and vehicles; performs minor repairs.
• Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Measuring devices

Physical stamina

Lifting heavy items

Communication skills

Weather resilience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe operation

Job description

## Maintenance WorkerApply: NC - Wilmington: Full time: Posted Today: Req.166192Our 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 communicationsPostal Code: 28409Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery MaintenanceJob Location: US-NC - Wilmington