Grounds Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs, tends flower beds and regularly inspects assigned work areas.
• 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.
• Determines the location and layout of individual graves with assistance, complying with verification procedures.
• Performs minor repairs to the cemetery, building systems or equipment.
• Assists in performing some of the duties associated with cremations, such as maintaining inventory and complying with federal and state cremation regulations under supervision.
• Assists in moving and installing burial vaults.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum (6) months relevant experience in landscaping, general construction, warehouse, physical labor demonstrating steady employment.
• Funeral industry experience preferred.

Work Conditions

• Work outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions.
• Comply with Field dress code policy.
• Work postures: frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up to 6 hours per day.
• Physical demands: lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Work hours: working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises, to an earlier or a later shift.

Postal Code

85706

Category (Portal Searching)

Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location

US-AZ - Tucson