Cemetery Groundskeeper & Maintenance Technician

US National Cemetery Administration; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Cemetery Administration is seeking a grounds maintenance worker for the Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA. The role requires experience with landscaping and groundskeeping, including hand and power tools, and safe operation of related machinery.

Applicants must meet the screen-out element and pass an assessment; physical requirements include lifting and working outdoors in all conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping/groundskeeping with hand tools and/or power tools.
• Ability to follow safety procedures while operating equipment.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping and groundskeeping duties for the cemetery grounds.
• Safely operate hand and power tools as well as maintenance machinery.
• Assist with cemetery caretaking tasks such as site preparation and basic maintenance.

Skills

Landscaping

Groundskeeping

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety practices

Tools

Lawn mowers

Trimmers

Chainsaws

Job description

US National Cemetery Administration is seeking a grounds maintenance worker for the Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA. The role requires experience with landscaping and groundskeeping, including hand and power tools, and safe operation of related machinery.

Applicants must meet the screen-out element and pass an assessment; physical requirements include lifting and working outdoors in all conditions.