Grounds Specialist

SCI Shared Resources • Oklahoma City, OK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Entry-level role maintaining grounds at cemetery or funeral home locations. The Grounds Specialist performs groundskeeping and maintenance to maintain the overall appearance of a cemetery, mausoleum, or funeral home and gains an understanding of cemetery operations. The role works outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions, follows the field dress code policy, and may work beyond standard hours or on an earlier or later shift as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 use measuring devices accurately, 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass, plow snow, water lawns, fertilize and trim shrubs, tend flower beds, and inspect assigned work areas to ensure standards are maintained.
• Operate lawn and grounds equipment, including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, and leaf blowers.
• Remove debris and trash from grounds, which may include turning down vases and removing wilted flowers.
• Participate on teams 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 as needed.
• Under supervision, perform some cremation-related duties, such as maintaining inventory and complying with federal and state cremation regulations.
• Assist in moving and installing burial vaults.
• Follow safety rules and operating procedures, including applicable corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, OSHA regulations, and Safety and Environmental guidelines.

What This Job Offers

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