Veterans Cemetery - Park Worker I - Veterans Cemetery

City of Abilene • Abilene, TX

2d

About The Position

Under general supervision, to perform manual work involved in ground maintenance of right-of-ways, boulevards, vacant lots, cemetery grounds, and all cemetery facilities.

Requirements

• Some experience in grounds maintenance or related manual work is preferred.
• Formal or informal education or training, which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required.
• A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
• Knowledge of: Methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance work.
• Knowledge of: Occupational hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance work
• Knowledge of: Safe driving principles and practices.
• Skill to: Learn to operate a variety of equipment, tools, and vehicles including pick-up truck, ditch trencher, tractor, riding mower, push mower, edger, chain saw, string trimmer, and brush chipper.
• Skill to: Operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Ability to: Become familiar with the National Cemetery Administration’s and Texas Veterans Land Board regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Ability to: Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
• Ability to: Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types and sizes of equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, mulchers, edgers, ditchers and line trimmers in the maintenance of right-of-ways, boulevards, vacant lots, cemetery grounds, and all cemetery facilities.
• Water and fertilize grass, trees, shrubs, and other plants; trim and prune trees and shrubs; prepare ground for planting; plant and transplant trees, shrubs, and grass; apply pesticides.
• Paint, repair, and transport bleachers and picnic tables; paint, clean, and make simple repairs on cemetery equipment and cemetery facilities and equipment.
• Sweep and clean sidewalks; pick up litter; clean restrooms.
• Assist with light construction work such as fence construction, irrigation repair, and installation or forming and finishing concrete.
• Operate a City/State vehicle daily to travel to various facilities, grounds, construction sites, and other various sites throughout the Veterans Cemetery and or City, as needed.
• Operate truck and trailer, mowers, small maintenance and construction equipment as well as a lift truck.
• Assist with grave digging and funeral service preparations, as well as other cemetery tasks as assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed