Cemetery Technician I

The Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) is seeking a Cemetery Technician to oversee a variety of essential maintenance tasks at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery (MVMC). The Cemetery Technician I is responsible for maintaining both the cemetery grounds and roadways, which includes tasks such as mowing, trimming, spraying, watering, and snow clearing to uphold the grounds' pristine condition. In addition to ensuring the preservation and reverence of veterans' final resting places, the Cemetery Technician I maintains rigorous standards of excellence. They compile and review data to assess maintenance effectiveness, promptly report any damage, and contribute to enhancing the grounds with floral or other designs while strictly adhering to cemetery specifications. With meticulous attention to detail, they carry out grave preparation, excavation, and landscaping, ensuring precision and safety throughout their work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors the activities involved in cemetery and roadways maintenance work.
• Performs specific tasks such as mowing, trimming, spraying, watering, planting, clearing snow, etc.
• Compiles and reviews data concerning effectiveness of cemetery maintenance activities and prepares reports for supervisor.
• Inspects damage to cemetery areas, roadways, parking lots, equipment, etc. as result of storms, vandalism and accidents.
• Plants floral or other designs for beautification of grounds.
• Performs grave preparation, excavation, and associated landscaping according to cemetery specifications, ensuring accurate placement and depth while adhering to safety protocols.
• Incumbents have the decision-making authority to: determine the necessary tools to safely perform tasks. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

About the Executive Office of Veterans Services & Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemeteries:

At the Executive Office of Veterans Services, our mission is to provide the highest quality programs, benefits, and advocacy to Massachusetts veterans alongside federal and local partners. On March 1, 2023, Governor Maura T. Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll established the Executive Office of Veterans Services. The office oversees programs and services for Massachusetts veterans, including Chapter 115 benefits for eligible veterans. It also manages the state’s two Veterans Homes in Holyoke and Chelsea and the Memorial Cemeteries in Agawam and Winchendon. 

Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemeteries honor Veterans and their families as a lasting tribute for their service and sacrifice to our nation. Located in Agawam and Winchendon, our cemeteries offer free burial for eligible Veterans and charge a nominal fee for spouses and dependents.

Pre-Offer Process:

For BU and MI-MIV

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

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