Cemetery Groundskeeper & Maintenance Technician

National Cemetery Administration; Village of Corfu (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

National Cemetery Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks Cemetery Caretaker at Western New York National Cemetery in Pembroke, NY. The role includes manual labor, grounds maintenance, grave digging, and cemetery operations management.

Two openings are available with a pay range of $23.44 to $27.33 per hour. Work typically Monday–Friday, with possible weekends and holidays, and required overtime to meet cemetery needs.

Responsibilities

• Operates small tractors and riding mowers; transplanting shrubs and pruning as needed.
• Digs graves to proper level; handles dirt, sod, and tamping with tools and equipment.
• Assists in lifting and placing caskets; aligns headstones; cleans and maintains grounds.

Job description

National Cemetery Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks Cemetery Caretaker at Western New York National Cemetery in Pembroke, NY. The role includes manual labor, grounds maintenance, grave digging, and cemetery operations management.

Two openings are available with a pay range of $23.44 to $27.33 per hour. Work typically Monday–Friday, with possible weekends and holidays, and required overtime to meet cemetery needs.