Seasonal Grand Island Veterans' Cemetery Groundskeeper (SOS)
About The Position
This is a seasonal/temporary Groundskeeper position with the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs Cemetery in Grand Island Nebraska. The position will run approximately through October 15, 2026. The primary responsibilities on the grounds include, operating general landscaping equipment, upkeep of graves, headstones, and general foliage. Maintain grounds by seeding, fertilizing, applying pesticides, watering, aerating, mowing and trimming grass, mulching, weeding flower beds, trimming trees and shrubs using mowers, tractors, trucks, spreaders, skid steers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, grinders, chain saws, shredders, clippers, and other equipment. Rakes and removes leaves, grass and other debris from lawns, grounds, and surrounding areas. Plants, transplants, cultivates, prunes bedding plants, shrubs, and trees.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Knowledge of grounds-keeping and horticultural practices
- Knowledge of safe use of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides
- Knowledge of standard use, maintenance and safety practices associated with hand tools, power tools and light to heavy machinery
- Knowledge of building and mechanical trade methods, practices and procedures
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions followed in building maintenance operations
- Knowledge of commercial cleaning practices, equipment, supplies and techniques
- Skill in the use of hand tools, and power tools
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to understand and follow instructions
- Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, reference books and equipment manuals
- Ability to utilize and maintain hand tools, power tools and grounds and building equipment safely
- Ability to operate industrial-type cleaning equipment
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding to perform work above ground
Responsibilities
- Operating general landscaping equipment
- Upkeep of graves, headstones, and general foliage
- Maintain grounds by seeding, fertilizing, applying pesticides, watering, aerating, mowing and trimming grass, mulching, weeding flower beds, trimming trees and shrubs
- Rakes and removes leaves, grass and other debris from lawns, grounds, and surrounding areas
- Plants, transplants, cultivates, prunes bedding plants, shrubs, and trees
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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