Grounds Specialist

Service Corporation International • Tucson, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Entry-level role maintaining the 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 involves outdoor work throughout all seasons and weather conditions, physical activity, and work beyond standard hours as needed. The schedule may shift earlier or later depending on operational needs.

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 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 for retrieving and responding to email communications.

Nice To Haves

• Funeral industry experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass, plow snow, water lawns, fertilize and trim shrubs, tend flower beds, and inspect assigned work areas regularly to ensure standards are maintained.
• Operate groundskeeping equipment, including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, and other related power equipment.
• Remove debris and trash from the grounds, which may include turning down vases and removing wilted flowers.
• Participate on teams handling openings and closings for interments, entombments, and inurnments.
• Assist in determining the location and layout of individual graves while complying with verification procedures.
• Perform minor repairs to cemetery property, 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 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