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Carriage Services · 1 day ago

Cemetery Maintenance

Bakersfield, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17.50/hr - $17.50/hr

Carriage Services is dedicated to creating premier experiences in the Funeral and Cemetery profession. The Cemetery Maintenance role involves assisting in the interment of decedents and maintaining the physical appearance of the cemetery grounds and facilities through various tasks.

FamilyFuneralsService Industry

Responsibilities

Receives and executes daily work orders in a timely manner

Completes preparation and closure of interment site in a timely manner and in agreement with client family expectations and policies and procedures of the individual businesses

Installs, restores, and/or resets markers and monuments in accordance with work orders and company guidelines and state regulations

Receives and executes daily assignments to maintain grounds, paths, and driveways according to weather and cemetery’s maintenance schedule

Picks up and disposes of trash and litter from grounds

Performs minor maintenance, lubrication, and cleaning of power equipment. Refers more serious problems to a mechanic

May be required to assist in loading and unloading of supplies, equipment, and/or merchandise

Identifies and remedies all hazards at location and on grounds; and

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Heavy equipment operationPower equipment maintenancePhysical strengthEffective communicationRespectSensitivity

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ability to show respect and sensitivity toward client families while working in a physically demanding environment

Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers

Be able to perform in an outdoor setting with extreme temperatures

Outdoor duties may subject the employee to natural elements, such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes

Ability work around heavy equipment and excessive noise frequently and possess sufficient strength and manual dexterity to operate power equipment

Must be willing to work safely and comply with the Company's safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required

Regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 75 pounds

This position may also require power reaching, pushing, and pulling and may be exposed to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens

Can drive a company vehicle and maintain a good driving record and must be insurable under company vehicle insurance