November 15, 2024

State of Missouri

Jacksonville

FULL TIME

Maintenance/Grounds Technician (Veterans Cemetery Worker)

As a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at a Missouri Veterans Cemetery you will be responsible for routine cemetery activities such as digging and filling graves, and setting headstones. This position also operates of tractors, backhoes, dump trucks, excavators and various types of powered mowing equipment. You will also clean the buildings and do general landscaping activities such as planting trees and maintaining flowerbeds. This position will assist other cemetery employees as directed by the Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor.
Pay: $36,866.16
Qualifications:

One or more years of experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, heavy equipment operation, building, electrical, or mechanical trades or in general farm work
Possession of a valid Missouri vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic industrial safety practices
Knowledge of turf management processes to include fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides
Knowledge of bereavement process
Ability to safely operate backhoe, dump truck, tractor, mowers, excavators and various types of power equipment around others and in tight spaces
Ability to safely operate grounds maintenance equipment such as push mowers, edgers, and trimmers
Ability to safely apply herbicides, fertilizer, and pesticides
Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance and some repairs on mechanical equipment
Ability to keep basic records
Ability to use shop tools such as a drill press, welder, angle grinder, table saw, and common hand tools, etc.
Ability to perform basic janitorial tasks
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in all types of weather

Job Description Summary:

Operate backhoe, dump truck, excavator, tractor safely in tight spaces and hand tools to dig graves, haul dirt and sand, backfill and level
Transport coffins to burial site and assist with placement into graves
Install headstones and perform periodical re-alignment
Operate mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and other power equipment such as edgers and posthole diggers
Maintain cleanliness of roads and walkways by removing dirt, rubbish, leaves, and snow
Trim trees and shrubs using power and hand tools
Repair and maintain irrigation lines
Maintain flower beds and ornamental plantings
Sow grass seed over large areas using various industrial equipment
Apply fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticides
Perform erosion control work
Clean cemetery facilities using vacuums, mops, buffers, common cleaners and disinfectants
Perform basic preventive maintenance and some repairs (sheer pins, mower decks, oil and antifreeze, etc) on equipment and record servicing data
Simple facility repairs such as changing lightbulbs, painting, and minor carpentry
Ability to work overtime to meet the needs of cemetery operations
Performs other work related duties as assigned

Benefits:

3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
Retirement
Up to $75/month match on savings plan
6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.