Job Description
Groundskeeper II
Are you a dedicated professional who thrives in an active, hands-on outdoor environment? The Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs is seeking a skilled Groundskeeper II to help care for our Veterans Cemetery.
About the Role
In this role, you play an essential part in preserving a place of honor, memory, and respect for military service members and their families. You will ensure the memorial grounds, burial sites, and surrounding facilities remain dignified, pristine, and safe for visiting families, honor guards, and the public. This role demands meticulous attention to detail, a respectful demeanor, and strict adherence to safety standards across all seasons.
Position Information
Here is some important information about this position:
- Salary Range: $16.58 - $25.66
- FT/PT Status: Full Time
- Availability: Must be available for on-call duties as needed (e.g., severe weather events, winter operations, or urgent facility needs).
- Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
- Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service (12 month probationary period)
- Location: Veterans Cemetery, 17111 Camp Williams Road, Riverton, UT
- Recruiter: Jill Barela I jbarela@utah.gov I 385-202-4484
- Application Deadline: 09/13/2026
- *This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Key Responsibilities
As a Groundskeeper II, you will:
- Maintain memorial grounds through scheduled mowing, trimming, raking, watering, and fertilization.
- Plant, transplant, prune, and nourish trees, shrubs, flower beds, and ceremonial foliage.
- Assist in the operation, routine maintenance, and repair of cemetery irrigation systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on small equipment, including commercial mowers, utility vehicles, snowblowers, and groundskeeping tools.
- Provide functional leadership and guidance to crew members during daily grounds and maintenance operations.
- Execute seasonal operations, including winter snow and ice removal along access roads, ceremonial sites, and walkways.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must have:
- Landscaping & Grounds Care: Experience in landscaping and grounds care.
- Irrigation Systems: At least 1 year of hands-on experience operating and maintaining irrigation systems.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
You must be willing to work under the following conditions:
- Physical Requirements: Demands require strenuous physical exertion, including frequent digging, shoveling, climbing, crouching, working in restricted areas, and lifting objects weighing at least 50 pounds.
- Safety Requirements: Position entails working around heavy power equipment and handling specialized chemical treatments, requiring strict adherence to occupational safety protocols and protective gear usage.
Why You Should Join Our Team
At our core, we believe that those who serve our country deserve top tier support when they come home. Our vision is clear: Make Utah the best state in the nation to perform military missions and be recognized as a premier location for Veterans, service members and their families to live and succeed.
When you join us, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming a dedicated advocate and innovator. We work across government, private, and non-profit sectors to open doors to available benefits, build a statewide community that honors service and expand opportunities on Utah’s military installations. Guided by five core principles—Respect, Awareness, Access, Responsiveness, and Effectiveness—we are building a culture where your service is valued and your mission continues. If you’re ready to channel your drive, integrity, and passion for service into making Utah the best place in the nation for Veterans and their families, we want you on our team.
The Agency
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Benefits at a Glance
- Exceptional Health Coverage: We offer some of the most competitive medical premiums in the industry, including comprehensive family plans with very low out-of-pocket costs and HSA options.
- Retirement Choice: Flexibility between a 10% employer-paid 401(k) (no match required) or a Pension/401(k) Hybrid plan.
- Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of combined leave (4 annual and 4 sick) accrued each pay period.
- Dental & Vision: Multiple high-quality plan options to fit your needs.
EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.
