Cemetery Groundskeeper & Maintenance Technician

National Cemetery Administration; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 71,234,000 - 83,126,000; Full time

Job summary

National Cemetery Administration at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, CO, is seeking a Cemetery Caretaker (WG-06) to perform groundskeeping and grave maintenance. The role requires manual skills and physical strength to operate equipment and handle graveside tasks on a multi-shift schedule.

Responsibilities include digging and leveling graves, transplanting shrubs, cleaning headstones, and assisting with casket placement.

Qualifications

• The Cemetery Caretaker performs jobs requiring mainly manual skills and physical strength.
• Basic ability to operate simple machinery and perform groundskeeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate small tractors and riding lawn mowers for cemetery maintenance.
• Dig graves, level dirt, and align headstones with standard methods.
• Weed, fertilize, prune shrubs, and clear debris to maintain grounds.
• Assist in lifting and placing caskets and cleaning service areas.
• Follow schedule including weekends and federal holidays as required.

Skills

Manual labor

Physical stamina

Team awareness

Job description

National Cemetery Administration at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, CO, is seeking a Cemetery Caretaker (WG-06) to perform groundskeeping and grave maintenance. The role requires manual skills and physical strength to operate equipment and handle graveside tasks on a multi-shift schedule.

Responsibilities include digging and leveling graves, transplanting shrubs, cleaning headstones, and assisting with casket placement.