Veterans Cemetery Equipment Operator

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 Memorial Program Communications, Outreach, & Advocacy Program’s Maryland Veterans Trust Fund. DVMF is seeking a Veterans Cemetery Caretaker.
*** This position is limited to current employees of the Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF) only.***

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Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery
11501 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

The Veterans Cemetery Equipment Operator provides full performance levels of motorized equipment operation and maintenance in support of all activities associated with the proper function of the Maryland State Veterans Cemetery Program. This position will supervise and train as a team leader, lower-level workers or equipment operators in the proper use of motorized equipment assigned to the cemetery. This position also provides full performance levels of grounds keeping and building services work involving the care, beautification, operations, and maintenance of State cemetery grounds and facilities.

This position performs and facilitates all the tasks associated with the interment of veterans and their dependents while providing basic maintenance services to ensure proper upkeep and care of the cemetery grounds along with all associated buildings and equipment in concert with accepted state guidelines and national shrine standards.

Position duties include but are not limited to:

• Gravesite preparation/closing
• Grave maintenance and headstone installation
• Grounds maintenance of building & equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

Completion of the Sixth grade.

Experience:

One year of experience operating motorized equipment, such as tractors, snow removal equipment, power lawn mowers, backhoes or other landscaping equipment, used in grounds maintenance work.
Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in motor vehicle and equipment operator classifications and construction equipment specialty codes on a year-to-year basis for the required experience.

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 cemetery maintenance
• Experience in grounds and building maintenance
• Ability to effectively operate multiple pieces of equipment; including but not limited to tractors, front‑end loaders, backhoes and vault haulers
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on operating vehicles
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor
• Ability to effectively and courteously communicate with superiors, co‑workers and the public

*** This position is limited to current employees of the Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF) only.***

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 operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

1. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

2. 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.

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…