Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Specialist

National Cemetery Administration; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

National Cemetery Administration in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Cemetery Caretaker to perform manual labor and grounds maintenance across the cemetery grounds, including gravestone alignment and turf care. The role involves operating small tractors and lawn equipment, handling heavy materials, and ensuring safe, respectful maintenance of burial areas.

Applicants should have background in landscaping/groundskeeping, experience with hand and power tools, and the ability to work outdoors in all

Qualifications

• Background in landscaping or groundskeeping with use of hand and power tools.
• Experience operating related machinery and equipment used in cemetery caretaking.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate small tractors and riding mowers; transplant shrubs and maintain turf.
• Dig graves, align headstones, and assist in lifting caskets on lowering devices.
• Remove debris, prune shrubs, weed, mulch, and apply fertilizer.
• Perform cleaning of headstones and cemetery grounds; maintain service areas.

Skills

Manual labor

Physical strength

Groundskeeping

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

National Cemetery Administration in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Cemetery Caretaker to perform manual labor and grounds maintenance across the cemetery grounds, including gravestone alignment and turf care. The role involves operating small tractors and lawn equipment, handling heavy materials, and ensuring safe, respectful maintenance of burial areas.

Applicants should have background in landscaping/groundskeeping, experience with hand and power tools, and the ability to work outdoors in all