Grounds & Facilities Supervisor

Service Corporation International•Mayagüez, PR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds & Facilities Supervisor is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds at cemetery and funeral locations where applicable. Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience
Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipments, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower
Ability to operate larger mechanical equipment, including dump trucks, riding mowers, tractors and brush hogs (under supervision is able to operate backhoe).
Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yard stick, etc.)
Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, contractor personnel and client families

Nice To Haves

Funeral industry experience would also be a plus

Responsibilities

Organize and supervise the work of the grounds staff on a daily basis which includes: laying out grave sites and preparing them for burials, setting memorials and markers, performing lawn maintenance such as mowing, trimming, planting and snow removal, collecting trash or other debris from the grounds
Recruit and manage performance, and when necessary, discharge grounds staff
Is able to fill any role required in the grounds keeping / facilities maintenance function
Verifies that the locations of all interments, entombments or inurnments are accurate.
Assures that sites are prepared for services as expected by client families.
Assures that all physical components of the memorialization process are in compliance with the client family wishes.
Trains and supervises grounds crew.
Maintains existing memorials and crypts.
Assures that the grounds crews’ uniforms, personal appearance, actions and demeanor present an appropriate image to client families.
In consultation with Location Manager, Office Manager and other staff, schedules and delegates work assignments to meet client family wishes.
Maintains a safe working environment by training the staff in 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.
Maintains proper inventories of equipment, supplies and merchandise.
Purchases safety equipment and supplies as required.
Assures that all equipment is cleaned and properly maintained.