Cemetery Grounds Specialist III

State of Vermont • Randolph, VT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vermont Military Department is hiring a Cemetery Grounds Specialist III for the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center, Vermont. The role supports the cemetery’s daily operations and maintenance, including grounds and landscape care, 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, including lawn tractors, excavators, backhoes, compactors, trailers, and snow-removal 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 that normal daily operations continue safely and efficiently. Work is guided by National Cemetery Administration standards and established cemetery procedures. The employee participates in winter on-call and emergency operations as assigned.

Work is performed at military facilities in Vermont and in all kinds of weather. Conditions may involve hazardous materials, ammunition, high voltage, confined spaces, loud noise, and snow removal on runways. Some work outside normal hours may be required; travel and overnight stays may be included. The employee must be able to climb ladders and lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. A background check is required to obtain and maintain unescorted military facility/base access, and a Commercial Driver’s License must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of experience in construction, facilities maintenance, or a related field; OR at least one year as a Military Maintenance Specialist II.
• Must pass a background check to obtain and maintain unescorted military facility/base access.
• Must obtain and pass a Commercial Driver’s License requirement within 12 months of hire.
• Must be able to climb ladders and lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Strong scheduling, planning, organization, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in all kinds of weather and in conditions that may involve hazardous materials, ammunition, high voltage, confined spaces, loud noise, and runway snow removal.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of work experience in building construction or maintenance.
• Building Trades or Vocational Education.
• Previous experience working on a military installation.
• Knowledge of Building Automation Systems.
• Locksmith knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cemetery grounds and landscape maintenance.
• Maintain buildings and facilities.
• Participate in burial and interment operations.
• Operate light, medium, and heavy equipment, including lawn tractors, excavators, backhoes, compactors, trailers, and snow-removal equipment.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Participate in 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.
• Follow 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 Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

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