SERVICE WORKER (CEN TX STATE VETERAN CEMETERY)

**CITY OF KILLEEN POSITION DESCRIPTION** **Service Worker (Veterans Cemetery)** Service Worker The Veterans Cemetery Service Worker performs jobs requiring mainly manual skills and physical strength to conduct various tasks in the maintenance and operations. **The employee will have the responsibility of:** * Being able to drive and take care of all\-terrain vehicles used on the cemetery grounds * Mows, weed\-eats and cleans all areas of the cemetery grounds * Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs all structures on cemetery grounds * Realigning and sets headstones, markers, and niche covers in cemetery * Collecting and disposing of solid waste from buildings and grounds and picks up litter from premises * Cleaning office buildings and all restrooms on site * Assisting in special events held on cemetery grounds year round **The work environment will require the employee to:** * Regularly work near moving mechanical parts in outdoor conditions * Exposed to heat, cold, various weather conditions, dirt, and mud * Work in areas where pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizer are applied * Frequently move/lift 50 pounds to over 100 pounds * Exposed to noise levels exceeding 85 dBA for up to eight (8\) hours per day **As an employee with the city of Killen some benefits are:** * Health insurance from United Health Care (United Health Care Plus for co\-pay) * Dental and Vision insurance * Life insurance * Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts) * Paid Vacation and Sick Leave * 13 paid holidays * Wellness Events \& Free Gym Membership **Required Minimum Qualifications** **Education and Experience:** * Graduation from high school or equivalent, and, * Six (6\) months of experience is preferred; or, * A Veteran of any branch of military service; preferred, but not required **Special Requirements:** * Must have a valid driver’s license within sixty (60\) days of hire * Must have a valid driver’s license by date\-of\-hire