Cemetery Caretaker - Senior, Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Limited Term

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Cemetery Caretaker - Senior, Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Limited Term Employment

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the needs of the Department are met.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans.

The NWVMC is located near the City of Spooner and is easily accessible off Highway 53 between Eau Claire and Superior. The cemetery is surrounded by a forest of towering trees offering a serene and welcoming Northwoods atmosphere.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, committed to seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

This position plays a vital role in maintaining a dignified and tranquil landscape serving as the final resting place for many of Wisconsin’s veterans. This is a labor-intensive position assisting cemetery caretakers with daily operations and maintenance tasks in all seasonal weather conditions.

Major activities include mowing cemetery grounds, trimming, weeding and mulching flower beds, and a wide variety of other grounds maintenance tasks.

The pay for this position is $21.53 per hour. This job does not offer employee benefits.

This position may work up to 40 hours a week from May through Labor Day. LTE jobs are limited to 1,039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits.

Due to the nature of the positions, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.

The incumbent must possess a valid driver's license and meet the requirements set by WI DOA Fleet to drive a State of Wisconsin vehicle.

Minimally-qualified applicants will have training and/or experience:

• Performing general gardening & landscaping duties (e.g., cultivation and/or care of trees, flowers and shrubs; propagation and/or development of turf and sod; evaluation of the need for fertilizer, herbicides, insecticides and fungicides; removal and/or loading of materials; core aeration and thatching; mowing and/or trimming lawns, etc.).

Well qualified applicants will have training and experience:

• Operating & maintaining heavy equipment and gas-powered machinery (e.g., lawn mowers, vehicles, tractors, backhoes, excavators, skid loaders, portable gas-powered equipment; inspect, clean, adjust, store, transport, load/unload, etc.)

Per Wisconsin Statute 230.26, Wisconsin residency is required for LTE appointments. The definition of Wisconsin residency for LTE employment can be found on the official website.

Periodically, applicant materials will be reviewed, and qualified applicants will be asked to participate in the next step of the hiring process. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email or phone. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, go to the Employment Assistance page on WDVA's website.

If you have questions regarding an accommodation for the application process, contact Evan Holzhueter, Human Resources Specialist, zhueter.

Applications will be accepted until the needs of the Department are met. The first review of materials will take place on April 14, 2025.