Cemetery Groundskeeper - Outdoor, Hands-On Landscaping

National Cemetery Administration; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

National Cemetery Administration is seeking a Cemetery Caretaker to perform hands-on groundskeeping and grave-digging tasks. The role involves operating small tractors, mowers, and cemetery equipment, aligning headstones, and maintaining grounds to ensure respectful, well-kept cemetery spaces.

The position requires physical strength, the ability to follow detailed instructions, and the stamina to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Requires hands-on landscaping, groundskeeping, or related trades experience.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Experience with maintenance and use of cemetery grounds equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate small tractors and riding lawn mowers; transplant shrubs and prune plants.
• Dig graves to proper level and tamp/level dirt using hand/power tools.
• Align headstones and maintain cemetery grounds; remove debris and perform seasonal maintenance.
• Load/unload materials; assist in placing caskets on lowering devices.
• Work outdoors in varied weather; follow safety protocols during operations.

Skills

Dexterity and Safety

Interpret Instructions, Specifications

Technical Practices

Use and Maintain Tools

Without more than normal supervision

Job description

National Cemetery Administration is seeking a Cemetery Caretaker to perform hands-on groundskeeping and grave-digging tasks. The role involves operating small tractors, mowers, and cemetery equipment, aligning headstones, and maintaining grounds to ensure respectful, well-kept cemetery spaces.

The position requires physical strength, the ability to follow detailed instructions, and the stamina to work outdoors in various weather conditions.