Cemetery Grounds Specialist II

State of Vermont • Randolph, VT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Military Department of the State of Vermont is seeking a Military Maintenance Specialist for the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center, Vermont. The position participates in the cemetery’s daily operations and maintenance, including grounds and landscape maintenance, building and facility maintenance, burial and interment operations, equipment operation and maintenance, seasonal activities, and snow removal.

The employee operates light, medium, and heavy equipment and performs routine equipment maintenance. The position also assists with training and directing seasonal employees and serves as the field lead when the Cemetery Operational Administrator is absent, helping ensure normal operations continue safely and efficiently. Knowledge of and adherence to National Cemetery Administration standards and established cemetery procedures guide all work. The position participates in winter on-call and emergency operations as assigned.

Work is performed at military facilities in Vermont and in all kinds of weather. Duties may involve hazardous materials, confined spaces, snow removal on runways, loud noise, and heavy equipment. Some work outside normal hours may be required, including travel and overnight stays. The employee must be eligible to obtain and hold a federal secret security clearance and obtain heavy equipment operation certification within the first six months of employment. A Department of Defense Common Access Card may be required for assigned duties or location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience in building construction, maintenance, or a related field; OR at least one year as a Military Maintenance Specialist I.
• Must be eligible to obtain and hold a federal secret security clearance.
• Must obtain heavy equipment operation certification for equipment such as tractors, loaders, excavators, and forklifts within the first six months of employment.
• Must be able to climb ladders and lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in all kinds of weather and may be required to work outside normal hours, travel, and stay overnight.
• A Department of Defense Common Access Card may be required for assigned duties or location; issuance requires passing a federal Tier 1 background check, including a fingerprint-supported criminal record check.
• A Commercial Driver’s License may be required for assigned duties.
• Strong scheduling, planning, organization, judgment, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of work experience in building construction or maintenance.
• Building trades or vocational education.
• Military experience.
• Previous experience working on a military installation.
• Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cemetery grounds and landscape maintenance.
• Maintain buildings and facilities.
• Participate in burial and interment operations.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on light, medium, and heavy equipment, including lawn tractors, excavators, backhoes, compactors, trailers, and snow-removal equipment.
• Perform seasonal activities and snow removal.
• Assist with training and directing seasonal employees.
• Serve as field lead when the Cemetery Operational Administrator is absent, supporting safe and efficient day-to-day operations.
• Adhere to National Cemetery Administration standards and established cemetery procedures.
• Participate in winter on-call and emergency operations as assigned.

Benefits

• 80% state-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State-paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• State defined benefit pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low-cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based wellness program.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED