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VETERANS CEMETERY CARETAKER

State of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, United States


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. This position is not eligible for telework.

Service and Benefits Program

Charlotte Hall Veterans Home

Cemetery and Memorial Program

Communications, Outreach, & Advocacy Programs

Maryland Veterans Trust Fund

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.

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

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 operator's 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.

BENEFITS
State of Maryland benefits.

EEO STATEMENT
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 State's diversity.

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