Veterans Cemetery Caretaker I

Commonwealth-of-Kentuck; Grayson (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast in Grayson, KY is hiring a Veterans Cemetery Caretaker I to manage grounds and assist with interments, ceremonies and maintenance. The role requires independence within a team and supports state veterans and their families.

Work is outdoors in all weather; 40 hours per week with probationary periods and a valid driver's license required. Applications contact Frank Kees.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience required: 1 year in cemetery caretaking, grounds maintenance, golf greens, landscaping or related fields.
• Education can substitute for experience year-for-year in horticulture or related field.
• Special requirements: valid driver's license and maintain necessary credentials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cemetery grounds via mowing, weeding, edging and snow removal.
• Assist with interment process and related ceremonies.
• Perform maintenance on cemetery equipment.
• Uphold dignity and respect for veterans and families.

Skills

Cemetery caretaking

Grounds maintenance

Landscaping

Military service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Salary

$2,504.50 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Location

100 Veterans Memorial Drive
Grayson, KY 41143 USA

Description

Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast is located in Greenup County. It is a state owned cemetery maintaining national cemetery standards to provide dignity and respect to veterans and their families.

The Veterans Cemetery Caretaker I participates in all burial operations for veterans and eligible family members, as well as special events such as ceremonies for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Wreaths Across America, etc. Additionally, this position is responsible for maintaining the grounds and gravesites within the veteran’s cemetery.

KDVA is looking for a career-minded, self- motivated and energetic Veterans Cemetery Caretaker I to work in our Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast, and who possesses the skills, knowledge and desire to perform the following:

• Maintain the grounds through mowing, weeding, edging, snow removal, etc.
• Assist with internment process.
• Perform maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain the dignity and respect of veterans and their families.

The ideal candidate will work independently, yet be part of a larger team to meet our commitment to serve Kentucky’s Veterans.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of experience in cemetery caretaking, grounds maintenance, golf course greens keeping, landscaping, farming, military service or other related experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: College courses or technical training in horticulture or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Operates power equipment and handles pesticides.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Frank Kees at [e-mail] or 606-929-5354.

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D