Cemetery Caretaker & Grounds Technician

National Cemetery Administration; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

National Cemetery Administration is seeking a Cemetery Caretaker to perform landscaping and groundskeeping duties, operate cemetery maintenance equipment, and assist with grave preparation and ceremonial tasks. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in various conditions.

You will be responsible for maintaining clean, safe grounds, operating tractors and mowers, and assisting with the setup of burial services while following all safety and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping/groundskeeping with use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate common cemetery maintenance equipment safely.
• Strong physical stamina for outdoor work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping and groundskeeping duties to maintain cemetery grounds.
• Operate small tractors and riding mowers as required.
• Dig graves and prepare sites with pneumatic equipment, picks and shovels.
• Assist in moving caskets and placing on lowering devices.
• Clean and maintain headstones and surrounding areas.
• Handle materials and equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Physical strength

Tools operation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lawn mower

Pneumatic equipment

Power tools

Job description

National Cemetery Administration is seeking a Cemetery Caretaker to perform landscaping and groundskeeping duties, operate cemetery maintenance equipment, and assist with grave preparation and ceremonial tasks. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in various conditions.

You will be responsible for maintaining clean, safe grounds, operating tractors and mowers, and assisting with the setup of burial services while following all safety and regulatory guidelines.