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!

COMPENSATION

Hourly Minimum - Maximum$23.00 - $26.00

JOB SUMMARY

Our Bronze and Marble department in Glendale is searching for Maintenance Worker to join the team! This position will work under direct supervision or may work individually or with a team of employees. Assisting in installing, repairing, and maintaining stone and bronze art objects, mosaics, and buildings. The Maintenance Worker makes entombments in sarcophagi and repairs stone and concrete. Much of the work will be performed with hand tools and as experience allows, equipment operation will be included in duties. This is an entry-level position and candidates for this position can expect to receive much of their training on the job.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Shape stone preparatory to setting.Spread mortar over stone and foundation with trowel and sets stone in place by hand or with aid of crane.Align stone with plumbline and finishes joints between stone with pointing trowel.Spread mortar along mortar guides to ensure joints of uniform thickness.Clean surface of finished wall to remove mortar.Install statues up to ten (10) tons in weight (usually weighing 500 to 2,000 pounds).Repair and refinishes bronze statues using various techniques and chemicals to produce the desired finish.Repair natural and cast stone walkways, walls, etc.Repair marble floors using various methods - including synthetic resins, ceramics, portland cement and waxes.Clean marble statuary using chemical poultices, bleaches, and reactive agents.Make new parts for damaged statues using various sculpturing methods.Make entombments in sarcophagi.Assemble and places marble benches and pedestals for statuary, etc.Preserve marble, granite, and limestone statues using various sealers and protectants.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 6 months of experience in a maintenance position.Valid California Driver’s License.Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. Must have a caring and professional demeanor and enjoy helping families at a difficult time.Must be able to work weekends and holidays.High school diploma/GED certification.Must be able to work on-site.

PREERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Some previous experience in a mortuary/cemetery position.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry. 

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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.