Lead Cemetery Caretaker & Grounds Supervisor

Virginia Department of Veterans Services; Virginia; Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 67.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services seeks a Caretaker Manager to lead the cemetery grounds team at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia. You will supervise Cemetery Caretakers and Maintenance Technicians, ensure safe operation of ground equipment, and adhere to SOPs and policies.

You will verify grave and memorial site locations and train staff in map usage and procedures. This on-site role requires hands-on operation of cemetery equipment, knowledge of irrigation and concrete work,

Qualifikationen

• Must know daily cemetery grounds operations including burials and maintenance.
• Capable of supervising two to six grounds employees at a medium-size cemetery (400–700 annual burials).
• Familiar with cemetery grave/cremation site location and memorial placement per SOPs.
• Basic computer programming for irrigation systems and sprinkler repair.
• Understanding of concrete slab work for benches (masonry work).
• Experience with maintenance and repair of cemetery heavy equipment; document repairs.
• Ability to train subordinate personnel and maintain training docs.
• Knowledge of snow/ice removal operations and equipment.
• Must maintain qualifications as leading cemetery heavy equipment operator and trainer.

Aufgaben

• Lead, supervise, and manage Cemetery Caretakers and Maintenance Technician.
• Oversee operation of cemetery grounds equipment and burial processes.
• Verify grave/cremation/memorial sites before opening and document completion.
• Train staff on maps, locations, and SOP compliance.
• Coordinate snow and ice removal and equipment usage.
• Perform duties assigned by Cemetery Superintendent/Director.

Kenntnisse

Grounds supervision

Operate cemetery equipment

Training staff

Irrigation system knowledge

Concrete work knowledge

OSHA awareness

Snow/ice removal oversight

Leadership/HR training

Tools

Sprinkler system programming

Jobbeschreibung

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services seeks a Caretaker Manager to lead the cemetery grounds team at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia. You will supervise Cemetery Caretakers and Maintenance Technicians, ensure safe operation of ground equipment, and adhere to SOPs and policies.

You will verify grave and memorial site locations and train staff in map usage and procedures. This on-site role requires hands-on operation of cemetery equipment, knowledge of irrigation and concrete work,