Maintenance Worker

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Building Maintenance

• General interior and exterior building maintenance including cleaning, carpet cleaning, mopping, unstopping drains, painting, replacing light bulbs and lighting, water leaks, and minor repairs
• Assess issue and repairs or recommends outside vendor
• Cleans and maintains handyman tools, ladders, extension cords, etc. ensuring equipment is in working order 
• Maintains supply of cleaning products requested re-orders as needed
• Follows safety protocols to protect self, coworkers, and public

Landscaping and Grounds Keeping            

• Maintain manicured, safe, and debris free landscaping, grounds, walkways, and drives including but not limited to cutting grass, using weed eaters/edger, leaf blowers, planting seasonal flowers, laying sod. 
• Monitors and repairs sprinkler system
• Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines

Miscellaneous          

• Washing and cleaning all funeral home vehicles 
• Loading and unloading of caskets

MINIMUM Requirements

Education

• High school education or GED
• Trade school preferred

Experience

• Handyman, painter, plumbing preferred

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 use accurately measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yardstick, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, contractor personnel and client families
• Ability to operate equipment in a safe and careful manner
• Ability to effectively work with others to accomplish tasks

Work CONDITIONS

Work Environment

• Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
• Moderate odors, dust, odor, pollen or fumes may cause discomfort and/or irritation to eyes or respiratory passages
• Loud noise from equipment/machines is at a level where ear protection is recommended

Work Postures

• Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 8 hours per day
• Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

Physical Demands

• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required
• Carrying and/or lifting materials up to 75 pounds

Work Hours

• Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises