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Service Corporation International lists this Landscape & Irrigation Technician opportunity in whittier, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Landscape Care SpecialistOur associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.The position is primarily responsible for the care, maintenance and renovation of landscaped areas throughout the park. It also assists with the opening and closing of graves and the maintenance of the graves and mausoleums on occasion as needed per established company policies and practices.Essential Job Functions: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.Provide care, maintenance, and renovation of landscaped areas throughout the park by using proper procedures, handheld gardening tools, power tools, and equipment to maintain Rose Hills' property in an attractive manner at all timesPossess a basic knowledge of plant identification and continually strive to enhance that knowledge to include trees, shrubs, flowers, ground cover and invasive plants (i.e. weeds, thistle, etc.)Possess a basic knowledge of proper horticulture maintenance techniques and apply that knowledge daily to ensure landscape assets are maintained in such a way as to ensure maximum aesthetic value and a neat, orderly appearanceApply fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, etc. as needed using safe application techniques and appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with any applicable laws and regulationsContinually inspect cemetery grounds to identify landscape program opportunities and deficiencies. Report observations to park management team for resolutionUnderstand basic irrigation systems from the valve box to the sprinkler head. Perform minor system adjustments and repairs. Report larger issues to irrigation teamOperate machinery as required to complete assignments including pick-up trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, skip loaders and specialty equipment such as the Gator mini dump, trenching machine, etc. Machinery should only be used if specialist is specifically trained and authorized to use it in accordance with all applicable safety policies and proceduresAssist with the opening and closing of cemetery properties (graves, mausoleums, crypts, & niches) by using proper procedures, tools and equipment, and safety regulationsWork independently with a small team to accomplish landscape renovation projects on time and within budgetContinually strive to improve through education and experience. Maintain a continuous development plan and make steady, ongoing progress toward skill enhancementProject a favorable image of the company to promote its' goals, and to enhance public recognition and acceptance of all its effortsReport to work on time and maintain standard attendancePerform duties as directed by Management.Minimum Requirements:Experience in landscaping, general construction, warehouse, physical laborHigh School Diploma or GED preferredValid CA Driver's LicenseAbility to use hand tools and EquipmentGood mechanical skill and ability to perform minor adjustments and repairsGood interpersonal skills to relate well with grieving peopleAbility to lift/carry a minimum of 50lbs and up to 100 lbs (sometimes without the assistance of power equipment - pre-employment physical and lift test will be administered).Benefits (dependent upon eligibility): Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance ProgramRose Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company's hiring procedures do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual-orientation, veteran's status or disability, or any other legally protected status.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.As part of your pre-employment background check, your criminal conviction history will be verified given that this role requires the following material job duties: Working around client families and colleagues. Convictions creating a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the identified job duties may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.Postal Code: 90601Category (Portal Searching): Technical and TradeJob Location: US-CA - Whittier
Worksite address
whittier, CA, 90601, US
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