Cemetery Caretaker Lead: Operations & Training

National Cemetery Administration; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Cemetery Administration seeks a Cemetery Caretaker Leader at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon to supervise cemetery caretaker and equipment operator personnel, coordinate tasks with the foreman, and assign work.

You will ensure availability of plans, equipment, materials, and supplies, monitor progress, enforce safety, and prepare production and time-tracking reports while supporting the cemetery’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, leads, and trains cemetery caretaker personnel and engineer equipment operator personnel in interment tasks and marker installation.
• Coordinates with the cemetery foreman, assigns immediate tasks to group members, and ensures timely work completion.
• Ensures plans, equipment, materials, and tools are available and stock is obtained from supply locations.
• Monitors work in progress and verifies compliance with supervisor instructions, procedures, and deadlines.
• Provides status reports and progress notes to the foreman, including delays and training needs.
• Operates cemetery equipment as required during normal operations and emergencies.

Job description

The National Cemetery Administration seeks a Cemetery Caretaker Leader at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon to supervise cemetery caretaker and equipment operator personnel, coordinate tasks with the foreman, and assign work.

You will ensure availability of plans, equipment, materials, and supplies, monitor progress, enforce safety, and prepare production and time-tracking reports while supporting the cemetery’s mission.