Grounds Specialist

Manages the grounds provided at a cemetery or funeral home location(s). Performs all grounds keeping and maintenance matters on the properties and maintains the overall appearance of a cemetery, mausoleum or funeral home location. Job Responsibilities Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs, tends flower beds and regularly inspects assigned work areas to ensure proper standards are maintained. Operates lawn and grounds equipment including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers and other related power equipment. Removes debris and trash from grounds; may include turning down vases and removing wilted flowers. Participates on teams for openings and closings for interments, entombments, and inurnments. May perform disinterment. Determines the location and layout of individual graves with assistance, complying with verification procedures. Performs minor repairs to the cemetery and/or building systems. Performs some duties associated with cremations such as maintaining inventory and complying with federal and state cremation regulations. Follows safety rules and ensures compliance with operating procedures, corporate, federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA guidelines and Safety and Environmental guidelines. Assists in moving and installing burial vaults. Minimum Requirements Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Minimum 6 months relevant experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer, and leaf blower. Ability to accurately use measuring devices (e.g., tape measure, yard-stick, etc.). Ability to work in extreme weather conditions. Physically agile and dexterous. Ability to operate equipment in a safe and careful manner. Ability to effectively work with others to accomplish tasks. Ability to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel, and client families. Basic computer skills to enable retrieving and responding to email communications. Location: US-VA – Dublin Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr