Cemetery Grounds Technician

National Cemetery Administration; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Cemetery Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Cemetery Caretaker in Florence, SC. This WG-6 position focuses on manual labor tasks such as grounds maintenance, grave preparation, headstone alignment, and operating small tractors and mowers to keep the National Cemetery orderly and respectfully maintained.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday with possible weekend work and holiday coverage; overtime and emergency calls may occur.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor and operate grounds equipment to maintain cemetery grounds.
• Dig graves, transplant shrubs, mow lawns, trim, and clean headstones using power tools.
• Assist in grave alignment, casket placement, debris removal, and seasonal maintenance tasks.

Job description

The National Cemetery Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Cemetery Caretaker in Florence, SC. This WG-6 position focuses on manual labor tasks such as grounds maintenance, grave preparation, headstone alignment, and operating small tractors and mowers to keep the National Cemetery orderly and respectfully maintained.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday with possible weekend work and holiday coverage; overtime and emergency calls may occur.