Grounds Specialist

Company: Service Corporation International
Location: San Jose
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Oak Hill Funeral Home, Memorial Park, Mortuary & CrematoryConsider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!Grounds SpecialistJOB 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, which may include turning down vases and removing wilted flowers.
• Participates on teams for openings and closings for interments, entombments, and inurnments.
• May perform disinterment.
• May determine the location and layout of individual graves with assistance, complying with verification procedures.
• May perform minor repairs to the cemetery and/or building systems.
• May perform some duties associated with cremations, such as maintaining inventory and complying with federal and state cremation regulations.
• 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.
• May assist in moving and installing burial vaults.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation

• High school diploma or equivalent.ExperienceKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to, a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, 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.Compensation: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.Job Location: US-CA - San JosePostal Code: 95125Category: Cemetery MaintenanceTime Type: Full timeLocation Name: Oak Hill Funeral Home, Memorial Park, Mortuary & Crematory
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