Grounds Specialist

Company: SCI Shared Resources, LLC
Location: Boulder
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Job Description:

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!Manages the grounds provided at a cemetery or funeral home location(s). Performs all grounds keeping and maintenance matters on the properties and maintains the overall appearance of a cemetery, mausoleum or funeral home location.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESMows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs, tends flower beds and regularly inspects assigned work areas to insure proper standards are maintainedOperates lawn and grounds equipment including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers and other related power equipmentRemoves debris and trash from grounds. May include turning down vases and removing wilted flowersParticipates on teams for openings and closings for interments, entombments and inurnmentsMay perform disintermentMay determine the location and layout of individual graves with assistance, complying with verification proceduresMay perform minor repairs to the cemetery and or building systemsMay perform some of the duties associated with cremations such as maintaining inventory and complying with federal and state cremation regulationsMust follow safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelinesMay assist in moving and installing burial vaultsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducationHigh school diploma or equivalentExperienceMinimum 6 months relevant experienceKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blowerAbility to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yard-stick, etc.)Ability to work in extreme weather conditionsPhysically agile and dexterousAbility to operate equipment in a safe and careful mannerAbility to effectively work with others to accomplish tasksAbility to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel and client familiesBasic computer skills to enable retrieving and responding to email communicationsCompensation:Pay: $15.00 - $15.30Benefits:MedicalDentalVisionFlexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)Health Savings Account with Company ContributionSick LeaveShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceVoluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment InsuranceDependent Life InsuranceSCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company matchEmployee Assistance ProgramPostal Code: 80301Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery MaintenanceJob Location: US-CO - BoulderReq ID: Req.97402Position Type: Part timeWho we are. What we do.We are North Americas largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. We are more than 20,000 dedicated individuals, who proudly serve our community, provide caring assistance to families in need, and honor veterans and public servants.We operate under the umbrella of the Dignity Memorial network of 1,800 funeral homes and cemeteries. Dignity Memorial providers care for more than 300,000 families each year and understand the importance of thoughtful, personalized arrangements. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of ones life."SCI refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates.Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

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