Groundskeeper

SCI Shared Resources•North Hollywood, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level role maintains the grounds and overall appearance of cemetery, mausoleum, or funeral home properties. The incumbent also gains an understanding of cemetery operations. The role involves outdoor work in all seasons and weather conditions, compliance with the field dress code, and work beyond standard hours when needed. The schedule may shift earlier or later if operational needs arise. The listed compensation is $20.00–$24.00 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care; a health savings account with company contribution; sick leave; short- and long-term disability; life and dependent life insurance; voluntary accidental death or dismemberment insurance; the SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match; and an Employee Assistance Program. Pre-employment background checks include verification of criminal conviction history because the role involves working with client families and colleagues and handling confidential information. Convictions that have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to these job duties may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of standing for frequent, continuous periods of up to six hours per day, frequently climbing stairs, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.

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 maintain required standards.
Operate lawn and grounds 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 when applicable.
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 the 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 with moving and installing burial vaults.
Follow safety rules and operating procedures, including applicable corporate, federal, state, and local regulations and OSHA and Safety and Environmental guidelines.
Work with associates, contractor personnel, and client families to accomplish tasks and communicate effectively.