Working Title : Cemetery Specialist 2 (Maintenance)
Job Class: Cemetery Specialist 2
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID: 92549
Location: Little Falls, MN
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers.
Date Posted: 03/04/2026
Closing Date: 03/24/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-AFSCME
Division/Unit: Department of Veterans Affairs / Vets Cemetery-Little Falls Fie
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $28.34 - $32.62 / hourly; $59,174 - $68,111 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
Work Area: Little Falls Cemetery
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position is responsible for the installation and maintenance of headstones/niche covers and assisting with interment operations at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Little Falls by operating medium duty/specialized equipment and motorized vehicles, including the intermittent operation of heavy-duty excavation equipment. This position also performs maintenance and repair of the cemetery physical plant and participates in grounds and roads maintenance operations as required by workload and/or seasonal conditions.
Coordinate and perform monument installation by unloading, storing, verifying inscription accuracy, setting up layouts and grid lines, physically installing headstones and niche covers, and maintaining, replacing, or realigning existing monuments.
Operate medium duty/specialized equipment and motorized vehicles required for interment operations to ensure interments (burials) and monument procedures are completed according to a high standard of care and accuracy.
Maintain and repair the cemetery physical plant to ensure the proper working order of buildings, facility systems and infrastructure.
Perform grounds/roads maintenance tasks as assigned or required by workload or seasonal conditions to ensure a very high standard of appearance and landscape health.
Answer general questions from visitors and perform other related duties, as assigned.
Work as part of a team with other participants in the MDVA Memorial Affairs Division, comply with Occupational Safety and Health act and perform miscellaneous tasks as required to facilitate the responsibilities of the work unit and the division.
This position is located in Little Falls, Minnesota.
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in safely maintaining and operating medium duty/specialized equipment (e.g. dump truck, mini-excavator, backhoe, skid steer, tractor, snow removal equipment, commercial lawnmower, or related equipment).
Knowledge of general methods and practices of a variety of trades areas (e.g., mechanics, masonry, welding, electrical, plumbing, carpentry or other related areas) sufficient to maintain and repair facilities, tools and machinery in a timely and safe manner and assist licensed trade workers.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures related to trades work sufficient to perform the job duties safely and efficiently.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse weather conditions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Valid Class D driver's license.
Ability to operate and maintain a variety of power tools and hand tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cemetery operations.
Experience in facility maintenance and repair at commercial or residential properties.
Ability to read and comprehend detailed plans, such as blueprints, gravesite layout maps, etc.
Experience in facility automation and controls (e.g., HVAC, security systems, electronic access, lighting control systems, automated irrigation systems).
Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping and turf maintenance.
Knowledge of standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets and internet navigation sufficient to create and modify files and complete mandatory training and time entry, such as Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome.
Additional Requirements
Finalists will be required to pass a driver's license check.
Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
