Cemetery Groundskeeper II: Preserve Memorial Grounds

State of Utah; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/Pension options

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs is seeking a Groundskeeper II to care for the Veterans Cemetery in Riverton, UT. Responsibilities include mowing, irrigation maintenance, planting, and seasonal snow/ice removal to keep grounds dignified and safe for visiting families and ceremonies.

The role requires physical endurance, experience with landscaping and irrigation, and the ability to lead crew members during daily operations.

Qualifications

• Landscaping & Grounds Care: Experience in landscaping and grounds care.
• Irrigation Systems: At least 1 year of hands-on experience operating and maintaining irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain memorial grounds through scheduled mowing, trimming, raking, watering, and fertilization.
• Plant, transplant, prune, and nourish trees, shrubs, flower beds, and ceremonial foliage.
• Assist in the operation, routine maintenance, and repair of cemetery irrigation systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on small equipment, including commercial mowers, utility vehicles, snowblowers, and groundskeeping tools.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to crew members during daily grounds and maintenance operations.
• Execute seasonal operations, including winter snow and ice removal along access roads, ceremonial sites, and walkways.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Irrigation systems

Job description

The Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs is seeking a Groundskeeper II to care for the Veterans Cemetery in Riverton, UT. Responsibilities include mowing, irrigation maintenance, planting, and seasonal snow/ice removal to keep grounds dignified and safe for visiting families and ceremonies.

The role requires physical endurance, experience with landscaping and irrigation, and the ability to lead crew members during daily operations.