Groundskeeper - Onsite

Job Summary: Interment Caretaker / Groundskeeper – Arizona State Veterans’ Cemeteries, Marana, AZ

• Position Type: Temporary, Onsite (1-year contract)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (40 hrs/week)
• Location: 15950 N Luckett Rd, Marana, AZ 85653
• Compensation: $22/hr (W2, all-inclusive)
• Work Environment: Outdoor, desert climate; some indoor tasks during inclement weather

Key Responsibilities:

1. Grave Marker Installation & Maintenance

• Set, level, and align flat or upright military grave markers/headstones according to cemetery specifications.
• Prepare foundations (dig trenches, mix concrete, tamp soil).
• Ensure precise vertical and horizontal alignment using levels, plumb lines, and strings.

2. Turf Maintenance & Groundskeeping

• Mow, edge, trim, and weed burial and communal areas.
• Correct sunken gravesites and repair turf erosion.
• Daily collection and disposal of debris, trash, and expired floral arrangements to maintain grounds appearance.

3. Interment Operations Support

• Prepare gravesites and niche walls for burial services.
• Set up and break down committal tents, chairs, turf, and ceremonial items for military honors.
• Assist with backfilling graves, compacting soil, and arranging floral tributes post-services.

4. Alternate Duties During Inclement Weather

• Clean, sharpen, and maintain landscaping tools and equipment.
• Perform indoor custodial and organizational duties in maintenance areas.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Physical Abilities

• Physical Endurance: Ability to stand, bend, kneel, lift, and carry heavy items (e.g., headstones, bags of aggregate) repeatedly outdoors.
• Tool Competency: Proficient in using manual landscaping tools (shovels, rakes, string trimmers, tampers) and measuring devices (levels, alignment strings).
• Attention to Detail: Adherence to strict alignment and aesthetic standards.
• Preferred: Experience in landscaping.

Additional Requirements

• Background Check & Drug Screening: Required (HireRight system; Global ID facial biometrics used)
• Holidays: State/Federal holidays observed; non-working days.

Summary:

The Interment Caretaker ensures the dignity and appearance of the Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery by performing grave marker installation, grounds and turf maintenance, burial service support, and related duties, strictly adhering to National Cemetery Administration and State guidelines, with a focus on precision, respect, and operational efficiency.