SERVICE WORKER (CEN TX STATE VETERAN CEMETERY)

CITY OF KILLEEN; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement TMRS

Paid vacation and sick leave

Wellness events

Job summary

CITY OF KILLEEN is seeking a Service Worker for the Veterans Cemetery to perform manual tasks maintaining grounds, mowing, cleaning, and assisting with events.

Requirements include high school diploma, ability to drive ATVs, lifting 50–100 pounds, and a valid driver's license; benefits include health, dental, retirement through TMRS, paid vacation and sick leave, and wellness perks.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent, and,
• Six (6) months of experience is preferred; or,
• A Veteran of any branch of military service; preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Being able to drive and take care of all-terrain vehicles used on the cemetery grounds
• Mows, weed-eats and cleans all areas of the cemetery grounds
• Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs all structures on cemetery grounds
• Realigning and sets headstones, markers, and niche covers in cemetery
• Collecting and disposing of solid waste from buildings and grounds and picks up litter from premises
• Cleaning office buildings and all restrooms on site
• Assisting in special events held on cemetery grounds year round

Skills

Driving

ATV operation

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Base Pay $15.89 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

This post closes on 10/27/2026

CITY OF KILLEEN POSITION DESCRIPTION

Service Worker

The Veterans Cemetery Service Worker performs jobs requiring mainly manual skills and physical strength to conduct various tasks in the maintenance and operations.

The employee will have the responsibility of:

• Being able to drive and take care of all-terrain vehicles used on the cemetery grounds
• Mows, weed-eats and cleans all areas of the cemetery grounds
• Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs all structures on cemetery grounds
• Realigning and sets headstones, markers, and niche covers in cemetery
• Collecting and disposing of solid waste from buildings and grounds and picks up litter from premises
• Cleaning office buildings and all restrooms on site
• Assisting in special events held on cemetery grounds year round

The work environment will require the employee to:

• Regularly work near moving mechanical parts in outdoor conditions
• Exposed to heat, cold, various weather conditions, dirt, and mud
• Work in areas where pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizer are applied
• Frequently move/lift 50 pounds to over 100 pounds
• Exposed to noise levels exceeding 85 dBA for up to eight (8) hours per day

As an employee with the city of Killen some benefits are:

• Health insurance from United Health Care (United Health Care Plus for co-pay)
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent, and,
• Six (6) months of experience is preferred; or,
• A Veteran of any branch of military service; preferred, but not required

Special Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license within sixty (60) days of hire
• Must have a valid driver’s license by date-of-hire