Grounds Specialist

SCI Shared Resources • Louisville, KY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level role maintains the grounds at cemetery or funeral home locations and supports the overall appearance of cemetery, mausoleum, or funeral home properties. The role also provides an opportunity to learn how a cemetery operates. The Grounds Specialist performs routine groundskeeping and maintenance, assists with interments and related cemetery operations, and follows applicable safety procedures and regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six months of relevant experience in landscaping, general construction, warehouse work, or physical labor demonstrating steady employment.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including a shovel, pick, rake, sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer, and leaf blower.
• Ability to accurately use measuring devices such as a tape measure or yardstick.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Physical agility and dexterity.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and carefully.
• Ability to work effectively with others to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel, and client families.
• Basic computer skills to retrieve and respond to email communications.

Nice To Haves

• Funeral industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass, plow snow, water lawns, fertilize and trim shrubs, tend flower beds, and inspect assigned areas to ensure standards are maintained.
• Operate groundskeeping equipment, including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, and leaf blowers.
• Remove debris and trash from the grounds, including turning down vases and removing wilted flowers.
• Participate on teams responsible for openings and closings for interments, entombments, and inurnments.
• Assist in determining the location and layout of individual graves while following verification procedures.
• Perform minor repairs to cemetery facilities, building systems, or equipment.
• Under supervision, perform some cremation-related duties, such as maintaining inventory and complying with federal and state cremation regulations.
• Assist with moving and installing burial vaults.
• Follow safety rules and corporate operating procedures, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA requirements and Safety and Environmental guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED