Interment Specialist

About the role

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Postal Code: 90601 | Job Location: US-CA - Whittier

Responsibilities

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Open & close cemetery properties (graves, mausoleums, crypts, & niches) by using proper procedures, tools and equipment, and safety regulations.
• Locate and work with graves, crypts, and niches anywhere within the park.
• Safely drive company vehicles and equipment onto and off of cemetery lawns.
• Read and understand interment orders.
• Read and understand information printed on the Interment List/Cards.
• Work according to safety standards set by the Company, state, and federal regulations.
• Report unsafe equipment, tools, machines, and practices to management.
• Respond timely to work order requests and interact with employees at all levels with tact and courtesy.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to multi-task, set priorities, and organize work.
• Understand and achieve annual SMART goals.
• Continually strive to improve through education and experience.
• Maintain a continuous development plan and make steady, ongoing progress toward skill enhancement.
• Project a favorable image of the company to promote its’ goals, and to enhance public recognition and acceptance of all its efforts.
• Report on time and maintain standard attendance.

Requirements

• Experience in landscaping, general construction, warehouse, physical labor demonstrating steady employment
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Valid CA Driver’s License
• Ability to use hand tools and Equipment
• Mechanical skill and ability to perform minor adjustments and repairs
• Good interpersonal skills to relate well with grieving people
• Ability to lift/carry up to 100lbs (sometimes without the assistance of power equipment - pre-employment physical and lift test will be administered)

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

Pay

$20.00/hr - $22.00/hr Promotions at two and five years as new skills and experience is achieved.