Groundskeeper

Service Corporation International • Annandale, VA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level role maintains the grounds and overall appearance of cemetery, mausoleum, or funeral home locations. The Groundskeeper performs groundskeeping and maintenance duties and gains an understanding of cemetery operations. The job involves outdoor work during all seasons and weather conditions, following the applicable field dress code, safety rules, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.

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 sufficient to retrieve and respond to email communications.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for frequent, continuous periods of up to six hours per day and frequently climb stairs to access buildings.
• Availability to work beyond standard hours as needed; schedule may fluctuate to an earlier or later shift.

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, leaf blowers, and related power equipment.
• Remove debris and trash from grounds, which may include turning down vases and removing wilted flowers.
• Participate on teams performing 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, 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 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