Groundskeeper

Service Corporation International

Bloomington, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Blowers, Building Systems, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Federal Laws and Regulations, Groundskeeping, Hand Tools, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Internet Search, Inventory Management, Landscaping, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Mobile Devices, OSHA, Operations Processes, Physical Demands, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Warehousing
LOCATION
Bloomington, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Entry-level role maintaining the grounds provided at a cemetery or funeral home location(s). Performs all groundskeeping and maintenance matters on the properties and maintains the overall appearance of a cemetery, mausoleum or funeral home location. Incumbent gains an understanding of how a cemetery operates. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs, tends flower beds and regularly inspects assigned work areas to ensure proper standards are maintained Operates lawn and grounds equipment including push and power mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers and other related power equipment 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 Assists in determining the location and layout of individual graves with assistance, complying with verification procedures May perform minor repairs to the cemetery, building systems or equipment May perform some of the duties associated with cremations such as maintaining inventory and complying with federal and state cremation regulations under supervision May assist in moving and installing burial vaults Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the essential functions or duties related to this job MINIMUM Requirements Education High school diploma or equivalent required Certification/License Experience Minimum (6) months relevant experience in landscaping, general construction, warehouse, physical labor demonstrating steady employment Funeral industry experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yard-stick, etc.) Ability to work in extreme weather conditions Physically agile and dexterous Ability to operate equipment in a safe and careful manner Ability to effectively work with others to accomplish tasks Ability to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel and client families Basic computer skills to enable retrieving and responding to email communications Work CONDITIONS Work Environment Work outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions Comply with Field dress code policy Work Postures Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently 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: Salary: $20.00/Hr Benefits: 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 Program Postal Code: 92316 Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance Job Location: US-CA - Bloomington

About the Company

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Service Corporation International

We're more than North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. We are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters who are devoted to the communities where we live and work. We are more than 20,000 dedicated individuals who provide caring assistance to families in need, honor veterans and public servants and deliver lifesaving programs to help keep children and seniors safe. 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. We believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of one's life.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Health Care and Social Assistance
FOUNDED
1962