Veterans Cemetery Caretaker
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Job Location:
Baltimore County, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 40369 - 61905
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF) was created by the State Legislature in 1999 as an executive agency with the mission of assisting veterans active duty service members their families and dependents in securing benefits earned through military service.
Under the Department of Veterans and Military Families are five major programs:
- Service and Benefits Program
- Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
- Cemetery and MemorialProgram
- Communications Outreach & Advocacy Programs
- Maryland Veterans Trust Fund
The Department of Veterans and Military Families is seeking a Veterans Cemetery Caretaker.
***This position is not eligible for telework***
GRADE
ASTD8
LOCATION OF POSITION
Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery
11501 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills Maryland 21117
POSITION DUTIES
The Veterans Cemetery Caretaker role is to help conduct all the tasks associated with the interment of veterans and their dependents and the maintenance of the cemetery grounds buildings and equipment in accordance with state guidelines and National Cemetery Administration (NCA) standards.
Position Duties Include:
- Gravesite preparation and closing
- Gravesite maintenance and Headstone Installation
- Grounds Maintenance
- Maintenance of Buildings and Equipment
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of the Sixth grade.
Experience: None.
Note:Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in general maintenance classifications or cemetery caretaking specialty codes in the general maintenance field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
- Experience in ground and building services work.
- Experience in power tools and various types of lawn equipment.
- Experience in maintenance of various pieces of equipment to include tractors trucks and light equipment.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this classification may be required to apply and store pesticides. Such employees shall use or apply pesticides in compliance with Maryland State pesticide regulations and licensing requirements.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this date.
Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:Department of Budget and Management Recruitment andExamination Division 301 W. Preston St. Baltimore MD 21201.
Paper application materials must be received in our officeby theclosing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theDBM Recruitment andExamination Division at MD TTY Relay Service 1-.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.
