Cemetery Grounds & Maintenance Specialist

US National Cemetery Administration; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Cemetery Administration at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas, seeks a candidate able to perform cemetery caretaking duties, including landscaping, groundskeeping, and the safe use of tools and equipment. Applicants must meet all requirements by 11/09/2026 and be prepared for outdoor, physically demanding work.

Responsibilities include operating maintenance machinery, maintaining grounds, and following all safety and procedural directives.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate potential for landscaping and groundskeeping duties.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and operate cemetery machinery.
• Evidence of relevant work, training, or activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate cemetery maintenance equipment.
• Perform landscaping and groundskeeping tasks.
• Follow instructions, specifications, and directives.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Work safely in outdoor conditions.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Machinery operation

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

US National Cemetery Administration at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas, seeks a candidate able to perform cemetery caretaking duties, including landscaping, groundskeeping, and the safe use of tools and equipment. Applicants must meet all requirements by 11/09/2026 and be prepared for outdoor, physically demanding work.

Responsibilities include operating maintenance machinery, maintaining grounds, and following all safety and procedural directives.