Cemetery Grounds Lead Technician

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement options

Job summary

State of South Carolina’s SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs seeks a General Maintenance Tech II to join a cemetery operations team. You will assist with grave excavation, site preparation, and equipment operation, ensuring gravesite layouts are followed and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include headstone handling, grounds and facilities upkeep, and maintaining equipment and fuel logs. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and emergencies is required; retirement and benefits are

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly.
• Ability to supervise teammates and assign tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate cemetery equipment including utility vehicles, mowers, tractors, and heavy tools.
• Assist with grave excavation and setting of caskets using appropriate devices.
• Maintain gravesite layouts and verify correct locations per plan.
• Inspect and store headstones and niche covers, ensuring visibility and cleanliness.
• Perform grounds maintenance on turf, trees, shrubs, and beds.
• Keep facilities clean and functional; maintain equipment and logs.
• Follow safety practices for open graves and PPE; participate in safety training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Oral and written communication

Task delegation

Tools

Mini excavators

Industrial trucks

Job description

State of South Carolina’s SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs seeks a General Maintenance Tech II to join a cemetery operations team. You will assist with grave excavation, site preparation, and equipment operation, ensuring gravesite layouts are followed and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include headstone handling, grounds and facilities upkeep, and maintaining equipment and fuel logs. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and emergencies is required; retirement and benefits are