Groundskeeper

Service Corporation International•Westlake Village, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level role maintains cemetery or funeral home grounds and facilities, ensuring the overall appearance of the cemetery, mausoleum, or funeral home. The groundskeeper performs a range of landscaping and maintenance duties and gains an understanding of cemetery operations. The role works outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions and requires compliance with the field dress code and applicable safety procedures. Work hours may extend beyond standard hours as needed, and schedules may fluctuate to an earlier or later shift. The position is paid $20.00 per hour.

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 meet the physical demands of lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; frequent standing for continuous periods of up to six hours per day; and frequent stair climbing to access buildings.
Ability to work beyond standard hours as needed and accommodate a schedule that may shift earlier or later.

Nice To Haves

Funeral industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Mow grass, plow snow, water lawns, fertilize and trim shrubs, tend flower beds, and inspect assigned areas to maintain standards.
Operate groundskeeping 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 responsible 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 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 with moving and installing burial vaults.
Follow safety rules and corporate, federal, state, and local operating procedures, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines.