Memorial Grounds Technician

Sci Corp; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in West Valley City, UT is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Worker to ensure grounds upkeep, assist with interments, and prepare chapels for services. The role involves heavy manual labor, operating hand tools, and following safety procedures in a cemetery setting.

Applicants should have at least 6 months of relevant experience, the ability to lift up to 150 lbs with assistance and endure extreme weather, and solid communication with staff and client families.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass and maintains lawn around chapel and graves.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways, including snow removal as needed.
• Erects tents and arranges chairs for graveside ceremonies.
• Assists with openings/closings for interments and entombments.
• Prepares chapels for services and crypts for entombments.
• Operates backhoe under supervision without damaging vaults or monuments.
• Installs grave markers and memorials; maintains cemetery features.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Measuring devices

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Clear communication

Weather resilience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe operation

Job description

Sci Corp in West Valley City, UT is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Worker to ensure grounds upkeep, assist with interments, and prepare chapels for services. The role involves heavy manual labor, operating hand tools, and following safety procedures in a cemetery setting.

Applicants should have at least 6 months of relevant experience, the ability to lift up to 150 lbs with assistance and endure extreme weather, and solid communication with staff and client families.