Cemetery Grounds Steward

US National Cemetery Administration; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Bakersfield National Cemetery is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform landscaping and maintenance duties on its grounds in Arvin, California. The role requires operating hand tools, power tools, and cemetery maintenance equipment safely while working outdoors in all weather conditions and maintaining clean, well-kept grounds.

Applicants should be capable of heavy physical work with lifting and walking on varied terrain and must meet the standard federal screening criteria.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping/groundskeeping using hand or power tools.
• Ability to operate cemetery maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Experience may be through paid work or volunteer activity.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping and groundskeeping duties at the Bakersfield National Cemetery.
• Operate and maintain tools and cemetery maintenance equipment following safety procedures.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Equipment operation

Job description

Bakersfield National Cemetery is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform landscaping and maintenance duties on its grounds in Arvin, California. The role requires operating hand tools, power tools, and cemetery maintenance equipment safely while working outdoors in all weather conditions and maintaining clean, well-kept grounds.

Applicants should be capable of heavy physical work with lifting and walking on varied terrain and must meet the standard federal screening criteria.