Grounds & Facilities Superintendent

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Manage and oversee the maintenance and development for multiple cemeteries of large size and complexity. Comply with environmental, wildlife and safety regulations. Collaborate with market and home office on capital‑expenditure projects. Build a high‑performing team that exceeds customers’ expectations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of multiple cemeteries, establishing and communicating work, quality, and safety expectations.
• Coordinate staff work and time‑off schedules to ensure appropriate coverage and minimize overtime.
• Manage grounds‑keeping, landscaping, and seasonal plantings to present a welcoming, manicured appearance.
• Supervise areas that may include funeral homes, crematories, or mausoleums.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and wildlife regulations.
• Build business relationships with local government authorities to facilitate quick resolution of issues.
• Identify and implement efficiencies; support change initiatives.
• Source and select vendors; procure, store, and maintain inventory of tools, materials, equipment, and lawn treatment.
• Review and approve invoices for payment; maintain equipment in proper working order.
• Manage new mausoleum construction: obtain drawings, prepare budgets, source vendors, address and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with the home office on capital‑expenditure projects, managing timelines, resources, responsibilities, and activity/noise considerations.
• Develop annual operating, personnel, and management expense budgets; plan for equipment replacement.
• Develop a strong, trusting, and reliable team; understand career aspirations and provide assignments to develop skills.
• Provide constructive feedback, apply a proactive collaborative management style to increase engagement and minimize turnover.
• Screen candidates (internal and external), hire or promote staff, and recommend pay increases and career advancements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• At least eight (8) years of cemetery maintenance experience with increasing responsibilities.
• At least two (2) years supervising and managing staff.
• Environmental regulatory compliance experience.
• New construction / capital‑expenditure development experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to the industry.
• Knowledge of wildlife regulations applicable to the industry.
• Knowledge of staff and public safety regulations applicable to the industry.

Pay

Starting at $82,500 annually

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Sick leave
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• Voluntary accidental death or dismemberment insurance
• Dependent life insurance
• SCI 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program