Grounds Specialist

Service Corporation International • Oklahoma City, OK

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Specialist is an entry-level role responsible for maintaining cemetery or funeral home grounds and property appearance. The role includes groundskeeping, routine maintenance, and assisting with cemetery operations. The incumbent gains an understanding of how a cemetery operates.

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 for retrieving and responding 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 work areas to ensure standards are maintained.
• Operate lawn and grounds equipment, including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, and other related power equipment.
• 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, following verification procedures.
• Perform minor repairs to cemetery buildings, 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 ensure compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local operating procedures and regulations, including 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