Grounds Specialist

Company: Service Corporation International
Location: Midland
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

We are pleased to announce that we have updated our applicant tracking system to Workday Recruiting. Returning applicants with an iCIMS profile must create a new "Candidate Home" in Workday. All current associates must apply through "My Career" on your Workday homepage. For additional information, please click on the highlighted FAQ link. All current associates must apply through "My Career" on your Workday Homepage 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 RESPONSIBILITIES Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, fertilizes and trims shrubs, tends flower beds and regularly inspects assigned work areas to insure 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 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 of the 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 REQUIREMENTS Education

• High school diploma or equivalent Experience Knowledge, 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 Postal Code: 79705 Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance Job Location: US-TX - Midland Position Type: Full time Who We Are. We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none. We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none. "SCI" refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities. Applicants have rights under the following Federal Employment Laws:
  EEO is the Law - FMLA - EPPA - USERRA - State Employment Laws
  
  SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.
  On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.
  
  We are committed to maintaining a safe environment for our employees and the families we serve. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to employment. This information will only be used for job-related purposes consistent with applicable law and is only relevant in determining whether the conviction is related to the job for which you are applying.
  
  We provide eligible associates with a variety of paid time-off opportunities including vacation, holidays, and sick leave. We offer eligible associates paid parental leave for both new mothers and fathers, along with paid military leave for our reservists to attend annual training.
  
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