Veterans Cemetery Superintendent
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Outdoor / Nature, Groundskeeper
Veterans Cemetery Superintendent
Pay Grade: 12
Salary: $3,237.88 Monthly
Employment Type:
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency:
General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs
Location:
100 Veterans Memorial Drive
Grayson, KY 41143 USA
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast is located in Greenup Co., KY. It is a state owned cemetery maintainingnational cemetery standards to provide dignity and respect to veterans and their families.
The Veterans Cemetery Superintendent participates in all burial operations for veterans and eligible family members, as well as special events such as ceremonies for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Wreaths Across America, etc. Additionally, this position is responsible for maintaining the grounds and gravesites within the veterans' cemetery.
KDVA is looking for a career-minded, self- motivated and energetic Veterans Cemetery Superintendent to work inour Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast, who possesses the skills, knowledge and desire to perform the following:
- Assist Cemetery Director with all interment operations
- Operate heavy machinery
- Supervise Cemetery Caretakers
- Prepare reports and track costs
- General maintenance of cemetery equipment, grounds and buildings
The ideal candidate will work independently, yet be part of a larger team to meet our commitment to serve
Kentucky's Veterans.
EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR
SKILLS:
Must have three years of experience in cemetery care taking, grounds maintenance, golf course greens keeping, landscaping, farming, military service, or other related experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for
EXPERIENCE:
College courses or technical training in horticulture or a related area will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for
EDUCATION:
NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working ConditionsWork is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Operates power equipment and handles pesticides.
Probationary PeriodThis job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
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