Cemetery Specialist 1 / Buildings & Grounds Worker

Working Title: Cemetery Specialist 1

Job Class: Buildings & Grounds Worker

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/11/2024

• Closing Date : 05/14/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Affairs-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Programs and Services / Vets Cemetery-Little Falls

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 7:00am - 11:00am

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $17.77 - $23.37 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

• Work Area : Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Little Falls

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes

This job posting was previously posted. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply unless you wish to add additional information to your application/resume.

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position is responsible for performing janitorial duties and some other indoor/outdoor maintenance activities including participation in interment operations at a State Veterans Cemetery.

1. Perform janitorial and housekeeping duties so that buildings are clean, safe, orderly and provide an attractive environment for both the public and cemetery staff.

2. Perform preventative maintenance and participate in minor repair of cemetery buildings, equipment, vehicles, and tools.

3. Participate in Interment Operations as assigned or required by workload or seasonal conditions.

4. Perform grounds/roads maintenance tasks as assigned or required by workload or seasonal conditions to ensure a very high standard of appearance and landscape health.

5. Answer general questions from visitors and perform other related duties, as assigned.

6. Work as part of a team with other participants in the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) Memorial Affairs Division, comply with Occupational Safety and Health act and perform miscellaneous tasks as required to facilitate the responsibilities of the work unit and the division.

This position is located in Little Falls, Minnesota.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Knowledge of

• Cleaning methods, techniques, materials, and equipment sufficient to prepare cleaning solutions and compounds, operate cleaning equipment and perform minor repairs

• Grounds keeping practices sufficient to assist in planting, pruning trees, plants, shrubs and turf

• Hand and power tools sufficient to safely and effectively operate and perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs

• Basic building fixtures (e.g., doors, locks, windows) and grounds structures (e.g., fences, signs, flag poles) sufficient to perform minor maintenance and installation work

• Safety and accident prevention measures sufficient to identify safety hazards, make necessary repairs, and/or alert appropriate personnel

Ability to

• Operate motorized vehicles (e.g., trucks, mowers) and equipment (e.g., chainsaws, weed whips, tamper, etc.)

• Understand and follow directions sufficient to interpret and carry out assignments independently with limited supervision.

• Effective communicate with the public and other employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with any repair, maintenance, fabrication or installation work.

• Experience with basic fertilizer application.

• Experience with Cemetery interment operations.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Physical Requirements

The ability to regularly move, transport, position, install, and remove a variety of items weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted and over 50 lbs. with the assistance of another person while positioning self to move in all directions; with or without reasonable accommodations.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following

• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.