Cemetery Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Specialist

State of Arkansas; Cherry Valley (AR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Specialist position at the Arkansas Veterans Cemetery in Birdeye, Cross County, is responsible for daily maintenance, grounds care, and operating equipment to prepare grave locations and perform burials as needed.

The role requires attention to safety and compliance, with pre-employment drug screening and background checks, and offers state benefits including health, retirement, and leave provisions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive maintenance coordination or facilities management experience.
• Familiarity with basic tools and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to operate and coordinate with heavy equipment for grave openings and grounds work.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and prioritize maintenance requests.
• Schedule routine inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely completion of work orders.
• Maintain maintenance calendars and logs.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and support on-site.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines and maintain a hazard-free environment.
• Record maintenance activities and update relevant databases.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Hand tools

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic tools

Heavy equipment familiarity

Job description

The Maintenance Specialist position at the Arkansas Veterans Cemetery in Birdeye, Cross County, is responsible for daily maintenance, grounds care, and operating equipment to prepare grave locations and perform burials as needed.

The role requires attention to safety and compliance, with pre-employment drug screening and background checks, and offers state benefits including health, retirement, and leave provisions.