Cemetery Grounds Specialist I

at State of Vermont in Randolph, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Military Department of the State of Vermont is seeking a Military Maintenance Specialist for the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center, Vermont. This position participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the cemetery, including grounds and landscape maintenance, building and facility maintenance, burial and interment operations, equipment operation and maintenance, seasonal activities, and snow removal. The position requires daily operation of light, medium, and heavy equipment, including lawn tractors, excavators, backhoes, compactors, trailers, and snow-removal equipment. The employee performs routine equipment maintenance, assists with training and directing seasonal employees, and serves as the field lead when the Cemetery Operational Administrator is absent, ensuring normal day-to-day operations continue safely and efficiently. Strong scheduling, planning, organization, judgment, and problem-solving skills are essential. Knowledge of and adherence to National Cemetery Administration standards and established cemetery procedures is the guiding principle for all work. The position also participates in winter on-call and emergency operations as assigned.

Maintenance work for the Vermont Military Department. Incumbents, working under the rules and regulations of the United States military, engage in maintenance activities within multiple trades. Work is performed under the direction of a qualified individual and reports to the district facilities supervisor.

Work is performed at State and Federal military facilities statewide. An incumbent often works near or with hazardous materials, including ammunition. Work requires entering confined spaces, removing snow on runways, and exposure to loud noises. An incumbent operates heavy equipment. Since work is performed at State and Federal military facilities statewide, an incumbent must be eligible to obtain and hold a secret security clearance issued by the federal government. An incumbent must be able to climb ladders and lift equipment and materials weighing as much as fifty pounds. Work is performed in all kinds of weather. Some work outside of normal working hours may be required, including travel and overnight stay.