State of Idaho Opportunity
Idaho Division of Veterans Services- Caring for America's Heroes
Veterans Cemetery Caretaker
This position will remain open until filled.
Summary:
The Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) has an opening for a full-time Veterans Cemetery Caretaker at our State Veterans Cemetery in Boise. The incumbent will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. This position performs specialized landscaping and grounds maintenance work, operates machinery/equipment used in gravesite preparation and landscaping, and maintains related equipment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Frequently lifts and carries items weighing approximately 50 pounds;
- Frequent bending, stooping, and shoveling in all types of weather;
- Heavy equipment use, such as backhoe, dump truck, hydraulic auger, sod cutter, and tampers, which are routinely used for burials;
- Knowledge and execution of accurate alignment and placement of granite headstones requiring 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.
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 6 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.
Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE:
- Excellent low-cost Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
- Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement.
- Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
- Paid parental leave.
- Eleven paid holidays a year.
- Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan.
- Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Wellness programs.
- Robust ongoing training opportunities.
- Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader).
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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.