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GroundsSpecialist
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Entry candidates.
“Grounds Specialist. Skills: Groundskeeping, Maintenance, Equipment operation. Mow grass. Plow snow”
Industry & Context.
Work outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions, Standing up to 6 hours per day, Climbing stairs frequently, Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 pounds, Working beyond standard hours, Schedule may fluctuate
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent, 6 months relevant experience in landscaping, general construction, warehouse, physical labor, Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, Ability to accurately use measuring devices, 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, Ability to communicate effectively with associates, contractor personnel and client families, Basic computer skills
Nice to Have
Funeral industry experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Fertilize and trim shrubs
Inspect assigned work areas
Operate lawn and grounds equipment
Remove debris and trash from grounds
Remove wilted flowers
Participate on teams for openings and closings for
Assist in determining location and layout of individual
Comply with verification procedures
Perform minor repairs to cemetery
Perform duties associated with cremations
Comply with federal and state cremation regulations
Assist in moving and installing burial vaults
Ensure compliance with operating procedures
Ensure compliance with corporate
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations
Ensure compliance with Safety and Environmental guidelines
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with others
Communication Scope
Communicate with associates; Communicate with contractor personnel; Communicate with client families
Full Job Description
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-h
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