Maintenance/Grounds Technician

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: $44,608.08 b Description Summary Operate backhoe, dump truck, excavator, tractor safely in tight spaces and hand tools to dig graves, haul dirt and sand, backfill and levelTransport coffins to burial site and assist with placement into gravesInstall headstones and perform periodical re-alignmentOperate mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and other power equipment such as edgers and posthole diggersMaintain cleanliness of roads and walkways by removing dirt, rubbish, leaves, and snowTrim trees and shrubs using power and hand toolsRepair and maintain irrigation linesMaintain flower beds and ornamental plantingsSow grass seed over large areas using various industrial equipmentApply fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticidesPerform erosion control workClean cemetery facilities using vacuums, mops, buffers, common cleaners and disinfectantsPerform basic preventive maintenance and some repairs (sheer pins, mower decks, oil and antifreeze, etc) on equipment and record servicing dataSimple facility repairs such as changing lightbulbs, painting, and minor carpentryAbility to work overtime to meet the needs of cemetery operations Qualifications One or more years of experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, heavy equipment operation, building, electrical, or mechanical trades or in general farm workPossession of a valid Missouri vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment Benefits 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidaysHealth (medical, dental, vision) and free life insuranceRetirementUp to $25/month match on savings plan6 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 .