Cemetery Grounds & Equipment Lead

State of Vermont; Vermont; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Leave plan

FMLI

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs

Life insurance

Wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Vermont Military Department is seeking a Cemetery Grounds Specialist I for the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center, VT. The role covers daily maintenance of grounds and facilities, burial operations, and equipment handling.

You will supervise seasonal staff, assist with training, follow National Cemetery Administration standards, and may serve as field lead when the Cemetery Operational Administrator is absent; occasional after-hours work and on-call duties apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to operate multiple equipment types and perform maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cemetery grounds, buildings, and facilities.
• Assist with burial and interment operations.
• Operate and maintain light to heavy equipment, snow-removal gear.
• Provide seasonal maintenance and lead when Cemetery Admin is absent.
• Support onboarding of seasonal staff and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Scheduling

Planning

Organization

Judgment

Problem-solving

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

The Vermont Military Department is seeking a Cemetery Grounds Specialist I for the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center, VT. The role covers daily maintenance of grounds and facilities, burial operations, and equipment handling.

You will supervise seasonal staff, assist with training, follow National Cemetery Administration standards, and may serve as field lead when the Cemetery Operational Administrator is absent; occasional after-hours work and on-call duties apply.