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.
• Aids in determining 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 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, schedule may fluctuate, if a need arises, to an earlier or a later shift.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $18.00/hr.
• 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.

Postal Code and Job Location

Postal Code: 92054
Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance
Job Location: US-CA - Oceanside