Grounds Supervisor, Northern Veterans Cemetery

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) currently has an opening for a Buildings/Grounds Supervisor to serve as part of the team at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (NVWMC) in Spooner, WI.

Nestled in the Northwoods, the NWVMC is located along Highway 53 between Eau Claire and Superior. The Cemetery serves as a peaceful final resting place for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents.

WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package; this includes paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package also includes:

• Substantial leave time, including at least 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

Employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator. Click here to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified Veterans with a 30%-or-more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in the classified civil service under §230.275, WI. Stats. Please refer to the How to Apply section of this announcement for more information about applying under this provision.

This position is responsible the supervision of the grounds crew at the NWVMC and other cemetery operations which include grounds maintenance, interment operations, cemetery recordkeeping, and facilities and equipment maintenance, repairs, and improvements.

This position directly supervises the cemetery's permanent and limited term grounds crew employees in meeting the compliance initiatives of the National Cemetery Administration Shrine Operational Standards and Measures. This position must exercise initiative, independent judgement, and ensure work is performed in a timely manner with frequent reviews and adjustments for changes in priority. This position has daily contact with families, funeral directors, contractors, and other state agencies that require tactful and professional communication and interaction.

To view the complete position description, click here.

The starting salary for this position is between $35.20 - $37.20 an hour ($73,216 - $77,376 annually). The Buildings/Grounds Supervisor classification is in pay schedule and range 81-04.

Salaries are dependent on candidate qualifications. Compensation for current State employees may vary and will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

The incumbent must meet the requirements to operate a State of Wisconsin Fleet vehicle.

Due to the nature of this position’s duties, the work of this position will be performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.

The incumbent of this position must obtain a WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Commercial Pesticide Applicator license within 12 months of employment.

Due to the nature of this position’s duties, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check prior to appointment.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of application. WDVA does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

A twelve-month probationary period will be required.

To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. A current resume and letter of qualifications must be attached to the online application.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Roberts at kevin.roberts@wisconsin.gov or (608) 267-7297.

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on April 27, 2026.