Interment Services Specialist I

SCI Shared Resources • Fort Wayne, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level role maintains grounds at cemetery or funeral home locations and performs basic tasks related to funeral service setup, opening and closing burials, installing memorials, and general maintenance. The employee gains an understanding of cemetery operations. Duties may also include assisting with cremation-related tasks under supervision and moving and installing burial vaults. The role requires following safety rules and applicable company, federal, state, and local operating procedures and regulations, including OSHA and Safety and Environmental guidelines.

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 for retrieving and responding to email communications.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions and comply with the Field dress code policy.

Nice To Haves

• Funeral industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in teams that open and close interments, entombments, and inurnments.
• Assist in determining the location and layout of individual graves, 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.
• Mow grass, plow snow, water lawns, fertilize and trim shrubs, tend flower beds, and inspect assigned work areas to maintain standards.
• Operate lawn and grounds equipment, including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, and leaf blowers.
• Remove debris and trash from grounds, including turning down vases and removing wilted flowers as needed.
• Follow safety rules and applicable operating procedures and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED