Cemetery Services Associate

As a Cemetery Services Associate based at our corporate headquarters in Western Pennsylvania, you will support casket delivery, cemetery grounds maintenance at local parks, and general maintenance duties at the corporate headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

Casket Delivery Duties

• Deliver burial caskets to funeral homes and cemetery sites on schedule, ensuring timely and respectful service.
• Load and unload caskets safely, handling weights up to approximately 100 lbs.
• Maintain delivery vehicles, equipment, and inventory, ensuring cleanliness and operational readiness.
• Communicate effectively with funeral home staff, management, and customers to meet service expectations.

Cemetery Laborer Duties

• Perform ground maintenance, including mowing, trimming, landscaping, and debris removal.
• Clean and maintain markers.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers.
• Assist with minor repairs to cemetery structures and equipment.

Maintenance Duties

• Perform basic maintenance at the corporate headquarters.
• Clear snow from parking lots and sidewalks as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in groundskeeping, maintenance, or logistics is a plus.
• Physical stamina to perform manual labor outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, operate machinery, and perform repetitive tasks safely.
• Strong attention to detail, empathy, and respect for the customers and visitors.
• Basic computer and communication skills for reporting, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Teamwork, adaptability, and customer service orientation.

Work Environment

• Work outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions.
• Engage in frequent physical activity, including walking, standing, lifting, and operating equipment.
• Interact with funeral home staff, visitors, and team members in a professional and respectful manner.