Grounds Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Learning to perform a variety of manual laborer related to the funeral and cemetery industry.
• Duties include, but not limited to, installing outer burial containers; lowering device set up; burial, entombment, and interment openings and closings procedures; properly hand dig graves and disinterment.
• Learns the proper use and maintenance of jackhammers, tamps, equipment, and tools.
• Loads, hauls, and unloads various equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Sets up tents, artificial turf and chairs for services.
• Cleans material as needed.
• Breaks down tents, chairs, and turf and properly stores.
• Empties garbage cans.
• Maintains tools, tents, chairs, and all-terrain vehicles in clean safe working order including sharpening tools and washing or vacuum vehicles.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area and storage shed.
• Notifies manager of damaged or equipment in need of service or repair.
• Applies safe work practices and the proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Adheres to company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Completes required training as assigned and prior to deadline.

MINIMUM Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record to operate company vehicles
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Ability and willingness to learn, listen, and apply constructive feedback; Ability to use manual hand tools; Ability to drive all-terrain quad vehicles with hitched trailers; Professional verbal and written communication skills; Basic computer skills to record timesheets and required training; Process and continual improvement driven

Work Conditions

• Work Environment: Work outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
• Work Postures: Frequent continuous sitting, kneeling, or standing up to 6 hours per day; frequent bending and stooping
• Physical Demands: Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required to dig using manual tools; lift, carry, or haul up to 50 lbs.

Work Hours

• May work beyond standard hours or schedule as business needs arise

Postal Code

70433

Category (Portal Searching)

Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location

US-LA - Covington