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Veterans Cemetery Caretaker - Veterans Services

Posting Begin Date: 2025/11/05

Category: Grounds Landscaping

Sub Category: Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 17.00

Maximum Salary: 18.00

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Division of Veterans Services – Caring for America's Heroes

This position will remain open until filled; the posting will be taken down once a candidate is selected.

Summary:

Perform specialized landscaping and grounds maintenance work at a state veterans cemetery; operate machinery/equipment used in gravesite preparation and landscaping; maintenance related equipment; perform related work.

Responsibilities:

Incumbents will frequently lift and carry items weighing approximately 50 pounds, bend, stoop, and shovel in all types of weather. Use of heavy equipment such as backhoe, dump truck, hydraulic auger, sod cutter, and tampers are routinely used for burials. Knowledge and execution of accurate alignment and placement of granite headstones require the use of specialized lifting devices and hand tools. These granite headstones may weigh up to 140 pounds. Under the direction of the supervisor, incumbents repair and upgrade the irrigation system, which requires repair and replacement of irrigation pipes and sprinklers using hand tools. Routine facility maintenance requires the use of ladders and standard hand tools to address plumbing and lighting maintenance. Daily operations throughout the cemetery will require the use of motorized equipment such as John Deer Gator for travel and the use of a forklift for loading and unloading of routine delivery trucks. In addition to performing the landscaping technician duties, incumbent may train, assign work, and review the performance of subordinates or volunteers.

Detailed responsibilities and minimum qualifications:

Good knowledge of groundskeeping, irrigation systems, repair and maintenance of landscaping equipment.

Proficiency in the use of trimmers, mowers, and operation of small utility vehicles.

A minimum of six months of experience operating heavy equipment such as a backhoe, forklift, tractor, Bobcat/ Tool Cat with hydraulic attachments, etc. OR, one year of experience in flower gardening, landscaping, heavy equipment operation, and grounds maintenance work specific to a public or private cemetery.

MQ Specialties:Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit:

State of Idaho Employee Benefits | State Employee Portal (https://employee.idaho.gov/state-of-idaho-employee-benefits/)

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.