Maintenance Worker (part-time)

sci; Saraland (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI is seeking a cemetery maintenance associate in Saraland, AL. The role focuses on groundskeeping, assisting with interments, and preparing chapels for services. You will cut grass, manage markers, and help with graveside ceremonies, under supervision.

The position requires basic education and the ability to operate hand-held tools, lift up to 150 lb with help, and work in varied weather. A backhoe may be operated under supervision to dig graves.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment (shovel, rake, blower, etc.).
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods and lift up to 150 lb with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees and markers.
• Cleans debris, maintains drives and walkways; may perform snow removal.
• Erects tents and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assists with openings/closings for interments and entombments.
• Maintains and installs grave markers and monuments.
• Operates backhoe under supervision to dig graves.
• Maintains chapel and graveside facilities for services.
• Observes safety regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Measuring devices

Stamina for standing/walking

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

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

Postal Code: 36571

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-AL - Saraland