Cemetery Caretaker Manager

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Veterans Services seeks a Cemetery Caretaker Manager to lead, supervise, and manage cemetery maintenance teams at the Suffolk cemetery.

On-site leadership role overseeing grounds operations, burial processes, and adherence to SOPs. Requires outdoor work in all weather, strong communication and team-building skills, and experience in turf management and building maintenance. Salary $65,000-$67,000 with a Pay Band 4 classification.

Qualifications

• Outdoor work in all-weather environments.
• Experience leading cemetery grounds maintenance crews and performing evaluations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiar with turf management including trees, shrubs and flower beds.
• Experience in building maintenance and general repair work.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and inventory control.
• Strong communication, decision-making and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Directly reports to Cemetery Superintendent and leads Senior/Team Leads and Maintenance Technician on site.
• Oversees safe operation of cemetery grounds and burial processes in coordination with cemetery leadership.
• Verifies grave/cremation/memorial sites prior to opening and documents placements.
• Trains staff to use maps for locating and opening graves and memorials per SOPs.
• Supervises subordinates to ensure tasks are completed safely and equipment is utilized.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Cemetery leadership.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Grounds maintenance leadership

Terrain turf management

Building maintenance

Preventive maintenance program

Inventory management

Communication

Decision making

Coaching

Team development

Job description

Title: Cemetery Caretaker Manager

State Role Title:Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Hiring Range: $65,000-$67,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location:Suffolk Cemetery

Agency Website:www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• Directly reports to the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery Superintendent in Suffolk. This hands-on, working on-site position is responsible for leading, supervising, and managing Cemetery Caretakers (Senior/Team Leads) and Maintenance Technician; maintains all operational ground equipment and all operational aspects of the cemetery in Suffolk. Complies with the cemeteries standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the cemeteries operational policies.
• This position is a member of the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery Management Team, responsible for the safe operation of the cemetery grounds and burial processes in coordination with the Cemeteries Director, Cemetery Superintendent and Cemetery Administration Manager.
• Responsible for verification of each grave/cremation/memorial site located at the cemetery prior to opening, in addition will verify placement of the temporary memorial marker and document completion.
• Responsible for training staff in the proper utilization of section maps to locate, verify and open/close grave/cremations sites and proper placement of memorials as directed in the cemeteries standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Responsible for the supervision of direct subordinates to safely perform all daily tasks while maintaining operational tempo and utilizing all cemetery light and heavy equipment for the purpose of making the cemetery function in a methodical manner.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Cemetery Superintendent/Cemeteries Director in matters concerning the veteran's cemetery.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be able to work in an outdoor environment, through all-weather conditions. Responsible for managing cemetery grounds maintenance crew, completing performance management evaluations and performing data entry tasks. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiar with turf (grass/sod) management to include trees/shrubbery and flower bed care. Experience in building maintenance and general repair work. Must be experienced in maintaining a preventive maintenance program and supply inventory. Exceptional communication, decision making and coaching skills. Must be able to operate in a fast-tempo environment, building and developing team members.

Additional Considerations

Experience with ground and building maintenance, cemetery operation and/or mechanical repair work is preferred.

Contact Information

Name: DVS HR Team

Phone: No Calls

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.