Groundskeeper - Foreman

Groundskeeper - Foreman

At Carriage Services, we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. As a member of our team, you'll join a dynamic community dedicated to setting new standards in the Funeral and Cemetery profession. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to shape the future of our industry. Carriage Services is an equal opportunity employer.

The Cemetery grounds maintenance role is responsible for assisting in the interment of decedents and the overall physical appearance and condition of the grounds and facilities by performing a wide variety of tasks and duties at our beautiful Resthaven Funeral Home & Memory Gardens location.

Cemetery experience is not required, and we are willing to train cemetery specific skillset!

Compensation: $22 - $25 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Resthaven Funeral Home & Memory Gardens located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Leadership experience required

• 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, 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 Companys safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required.

• Regularly required to 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; and

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

Job Duties:

• 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 cemeterys 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.

• Provide leadership to, and responsibility for grounds crew

• Review daily workload and prepare plan to successfully complete

• Communicate with Family Service Director and Cemetery Administrator to ensure all paperwork is complete, and events properly scheduled.

• Insure a safe work environment

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• The duties associated with this position are performed outdoors. Outdoor duties require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, dust, gas, and/or fumes.

• Must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity and must be willing to work safely and comply with the Companys safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required.

• Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 75 pounds, and may be required to lift up to 100 pounds.

• Performance of this positions duties may also require power reaching, pushing, and pulling.

• Must be able to drive a company vehicle and maintain a good driving record and must be insurable under company vehicle insurance.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

• Uniforms Provided