Groundskeeper (part-time)

Service Corporation International•Westlake Village, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Entry-level, part-time role maintaining the grounds at a cemetery or funeral home location. The Groundskeeper performs groundskeeping and maintenance duties to maintain the overall appearance of cemetery, mausoleum, or funeral home properties and gains an understanding of cemetery operations. The position works outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions, and the schedule may fluctuate, including shifts earlier or later than usual. Work may extend beyond standard hours as needed. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of relevant experience in landscaping, general construction, warehouse work, or physical labor demonstrating steady employment. Funeral industry experience is preferred. Compensation is $20.00 per hour. Part-time associates averaging 20 hours per week may be eligible for a 401(k). A pre-employment background check will verify criminal conviction history because the role involves working around or handling deceased individuals and working around families and colleagues. Convictions with a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to these duties may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

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 to retrieve and respond to email communications.
Ability to perform work involving frequent, continuous periods of standing up to six hours per day and frequent stair climbing.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Availability to work beyond standard hours as needed and accommodate a schedule that may fluctuate to an earlier or later shift.

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, 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 complying with verification procedures.
Perform minor repairs to cemetery properties, building systems, or equipment as needed.
Under supervision, perform some duties associated with cremations, 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, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines.