Maintenance Worker 2

Forest Lawn Mortuary•Cypress, CA

About The Position

Performs intermediate-level grounds and gardens maintenance with limited supervision. The role includes routine and complex landscape care, preparation of work areas, support for funeral services, chemical application, and safe operation of assigned vehicles, equipment, and hand tools. The Maintenance Worker independently maintains clean, safe, and respectful surroundings for client families and visitors, applies working knowledge of Forest Lawn maintenance standards and procedures, and assists in training less experienced employees when assigned. The position also provides directions and assistance to visitors, supports interments and special events, maintains accurate task records, and responds to maintenance requests. Employees are expected to follow company safety procedures and guidelines, attend required meetings, keep informed about company policies and procedures, and pursue ongoing education and skill development. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, though the posting's wording about this qualification is incomplete. A valid California driver’s license and the level of automobile insurance required by state law are required. The role requires the ability to lift up to 100 pounds. Applicants who receive a job offer must submit to a pre-employment hair drug screening test. Forest Lawn participates in the federal E-Verify program and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws.

Requirements

Maintain a valid California driver’s license and the level of automobile insurance required by state law.
Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to complete assigned work independently within established procedures.
Identify conditions requiring supervisor guidance and provide task-specific assistance to less experienced employees when assigned.
Demonstrate knowledge of materials, equipment, techniques, and safety precautions used for lawn mowing; trimming hedges, shrubs, espaliers, and ground cover; planting, transplanting, and removing landscape plants and trees; and applying fertilizers, wetting agents, and herbicides.
Safely operate assigned landscaping tools and equipment and perform basic equipment care.
Demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with team members and visitors.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
Applicants receiving a job offer must voluntarily submit to a pre-employment hair drug screening test; the test detects illegal drug use within the past 90 days.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Capacity for leadership skills, autonomy, and responsibility.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and complex grounds maintenance, including mowing, edging, debris removal, trimming grass around memorial tablets and lawn vases, and trimming hedges, espaliers, shrubs, and ground cover.
Safely operate assigned grounds maintenance tools and equipment, including trimmers, blowers, hand tools, utility vehicles, and motorized gardening equipment.
Apply fertilizers, wetting agents, and herbicides according to applicable safety procedures and assigned responsibilities.
Prepare and plant landscape plants and trees, install sod, and plant and prune small trees.
Provide directions and appropriate assistance to visitors, guests, and property owners, including requested interment space maintenance.
Anticipate service needs and respond proactively when appropriate.
Treat visitors, guests, team members, and other employees with respect.
Promptly report safety hazards, equipment issues, repair needs, and other maintenance concerns to the supervisor.
Review the Maintenance Interment Report and Service Sheet regularly to identify scheduled funeral services in assigned work areas.
Assist with setup and cleanup before and after funeral services and special events, including setting up and securing canopies according to established procedures.
Keep storage and work areas clean and orderly; block off or secure unsafe or incomplete work areas.
Transport materials and equipment to job sites or arrange transportation of heavy or bulky items.
Complete assigned tasks to established quality standards while minimizing material waste.
Follow safety procedures and company guidelines; attend and participate in required safety and team update meetings.
Maintain knowledge of assigned areas and park maps, and stay informed about company policies, events, and requests through company-provided phone and email communications.
Pursue ongoing education and skill development, and stay informed about technologies and procedures relevant to assigned job functions.
Assist with carrying and positioning caskets for interments when directed and according to established safety procedures.
Place and deliver floral arrangements accurately at designated grave sites as needed.
Consult with the supervisor and coworkers on appropriate methods, tools, materials, and safety requirements; recommend alternative materials or methods when needed to complete work safely and efficiently.
Maintain assigned areas to high standards of condition, cleanliness, and appearance.
Maintain accurate records of assigned tasks and respond to maintenance requests received through the company phone.
Provide task-specific guidance and assist with training less experienced employees when assigned, modeling Forest Lawn's standards for safety, quality, service, and ethical conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.