Cemetery Caretaker - Senior

The SWVMC is situated on state-owned farmland at the Southern Wisconsin Center, located near Union Grove, WI and provides a final resting place for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents.

Conveniently located just west of Racine, minutes from Interstate 94, the 105-acre cemetery encompasses gently rolling hills with serene, natural beauty.

WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package ; this includespaid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package also includes:

Substantial leave time , including eks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.

An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Aff ... Veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified Veterans with a 30%-or-more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in the classified civil service under §230.275, WI. Stats.

The list of eligible candidates established from this announcement may be used to fill future similar vacancies (permanent, project, or Limited Term) in the next six months within WDVA.

This position monitors and evaluates weather and other damage to the cemetery grounds and headstones and implements necessary maintenance to ensure attractive presentation of the cemetery grounds, including proper alignment of headstones and markers.

The incumbent is also responsible for excavation and preparation of gravesites for interments and inurnments; setting-up gravesites and devices to lower caskets into grave liners; excavating graves by hand as necessary; using conservation, preservation and improvement methods and practices; removing snow and ice; applying sand to roads, walkways and building entrances; and performing daily routine maintenance on all equipment. Additionally, this position performs preventative maintenance and repair on cemetery buildings.
This position is responsible for general grounds maintenance. Lawn care (e.g., trimming, mowing, edging, etc.) is not currently a responsibility of this position.

The pay rate for this position is $22.63 an hour. Current state employees pay may vary and will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan. This classification is in Pay Schedule 03, Pay Range 12.

The incumbent must meet the requirements to operate a State of Wisconsin Fleet vehicle.
Due to the nature of this position’s duties, the work of this position will be performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of application. WDVA does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

WDVA will conduct criminal background checks prior to an offer of employment.

A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Minimally qualified applicants will have training or experience:

Operating outdoor equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, tractors, skid loaders, etc.); or

Veterans with a 30% or greater service-related disability rating are eligible for non-competitive appointments. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointments.

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on August 24, 2026.