Cemetery Groundskeeper
: Job Details :

Cemetery Groundskeeper

Date Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Requisition ID: 464816

Location:

Madison, IN, US, 47250

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs:

The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) is a state agency whose mission is to Support, Serve, and Advocate for the Indiana Veterans Community. IDVA aims to make Indiana the choice for veterans to Live, Work, and Thrive. For more information about IDVA and its services, visit:

Qualified applicants for employment with the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs must be honorably discharged veterans with at least six (6) months active service in the armed forces of the United States; and Be a citizen of Indiana and a resident of Indiana for at least two (2) cumulative years preceding the start of employment OR the spouse, surviving spouse, parent, or child of a person who satisfies the above criteria.

Location:

The Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery is dedicated to Veterans and their families as a lasting memorial, and final resting place, in appreciation and gratitude for their service and sacrifice to our nation. The Cemetery is located at 1415 North Gate Rd in Madison, IN 47250.

Role Overview:

• Maintaining grounds through mowing, planting, and cleaning

• Digging and preparing graves using heavy equipment like backhoes

• Installing and repairing headstones; arranging and maintaining flowers and decorations

• Managing litter and debris

• Interacting with grieving families and funeral directors with empathy and professionalism

• Using equipment for snow and ice removal

• Working in inclement weather

• The ability to lift approximately 50 lbs

• Ability to climb ladders, squat, and bend over

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $31,668.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Serve as a general maintenance person to inspect and maintain all facilities, grounds, and equipment.

• Perform routine carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.

• Ensure all employees are properly trained to operate equipment and are properly educated to follow established safety policies and procedures.

• Direct, assist, and support recreational special events as needed.

• Assist with purchasing and inventory of incoming supplies, materials, and repair parts.

• Responsible for major and minor equipment, vehicle, and vessel repairs.

• Maintain grounds which may include mowing, weeding, aerating, spraying, fertilizing, and tree trimming or removal.

• Responsible for maintaining all roads such as painting, snow plowing, sanding, and salting, repaving, or repairing.

• Responsible for providing public safety on property, provide assistance in an emergency, or aid in rescue of accident victims.

• Assist law enforcement with investigation of illegal activities on properties.

• May assist and perform wildlife resource management

• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• A high school diploma or GED.

• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.

• Working knowledge of, and ability to apply, general maintenance practices.

• Working knowledge of an ability to use skills in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.

• Ability to a wide array of hand and power tools.

• Ability to determine malfunctions of electrical and mechanical equipment and make simple repairs.

• Ability to operate a variety of vehicles, vessels, and large equipment.

• Ability to do basic math and bookkeeping for use in property operations.

• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at ...@spd.IN.gov.

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