Cemetery Caretaker

Arlington National Cemetery • Arlington, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Since May of 1864, Arlington National Cemetery has served as the nation's premier military cemetery and shrine honoring those men and women who served in the Armed Forces.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-placement physical exam.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• In accordance with Executive Order 12564 for a Drug-Free Federal Workplace, this position requires applicants to pass a drug test prior to employment and be subject to random drug testing for the duration of employment.
• This is as a Mission Essential (ME) position and is occupied by an agency designated Emergency employee. You will be expected to report to or remain at your worksite during dismissal or closure situations.
• Must wear uniform IAW AR 670-10 and local policy.
• US Citizens
• Ability to do the work of a(n) Cemetery Caretaker~ without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments

Nice To Haves

• This position may require scheduled work hours that include evenings, weekends, holidays, and other schedules.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Installation Management Career Program position aligned under the Installations Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Recruitment and/or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Service credit for annual leave accrual MAY be granted for certain non-Federal work experience and experience in the uniformed service.
• Advanced In-hire incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare grave sites for interment services by placing planks, greens, chairs, tarpaulins, tents, and lowering devices, and removing equipment following the interment services.
• Operate dump trucks, stake and platform trucks, pickup trucks, and tractors and tractor attachments to transport work equipment and materials around the cemetery.
• Back fill grave sites using shovel and hand tamper, levels grave sites and replaces floral items on graves, and removes excess soil from graves by loading in truck or trailer.
• Place grave markers to specified height and alignment in accordance with section layout plan.
• Set up for special ceremonies in such areas as the amphitheater and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks, assuring that it is not overloaded and that the load is properly and safely distributed.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed