Maintenance Worker I

Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives. If this sounds like you, take a look at our job openings….We may have your next GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

This position is responsible for installing memorial tablets, flower vases, and lot markers. Our Interment Workers also assist clients wherever needs arise and perform grounds maintenance activities, which support interment functions. Overall, this position entails working under general supervision.

Requirements:

• Must have a caring and professional demeanor and enjoy helping families at a difficult time.
• Minimum of 6 months maintenance experience; previous cemetery/Mortuary experience is a plus.
• Previous experience in operating heavy machinery; back-hoes, tractors, fork-lifts, and tampers.
• Valid California Driver License
• Ability to lift 100 pounds
• Bilingual Preferred; Spanish and English

We Offer an Outstanding Compensation and Benefits Package, Which Includes:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Free Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Cash Balance Retirement Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Absence Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

DRUG TESTING POLICY

Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT

Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.

For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview .

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE FOR HIRING ORDINANCE

Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

As an essential business, it is crucial for Forest Lawn’s employees to remain healthy in order for us to be able to provide our essential services to the public, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In accordance with our mission and Forest Lawn’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we are adopting this policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our client families and visitors; and the community at large from COVID-19, which may be reduced by vaccination. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable. All employees are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, unless a reasonable accommodation related to a medical reason or sincerely-held religious beliefs or practices is approved.

For more information on our mandatory vaccination policy: Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Policy