VETERANS CEMETERY CARETAKER

**Introduction** ---------------- The Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF) was created by the State Legislature in 1999 as an executive agency with the mission of assisting veterans, active duty service members, their families and dependents, in securing benefits earned through military service. Under the Department of Veterans and Military Families are five major programs: * Service and Benefits Program * Charlotte Hall Veterans Home * Cemetery and Memorial Program * Communications, Outreach, \& Advocacy Programs * Maryland Veterans Trust Fund The Department of Veterans and Military Families is seeking a Veterans Cemetery Caretaker. **\*\*\*This position is not eligible for telework\*\*\*** **GRADE** --------- ASTD8 **LOCATION OF POSITION** ------------------------ Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery 11501 Garrison Forest Road Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 **POSITION DUTIES** ------------------- The Veterans Cemetery Caretaker role is to help conduct all the tasks associated with the interment of veterans and their dependents and the maintenance of the cemetery grounds, buildings and equipment in accordance with state guidelines and National Cemetery Administration (NCA) standards. Position Duties Include: * Gravesite preparation and closing * Gravesite maintenance and Headstone Installation * Grounds Maintenance * Maintenance of Buildings and Equipment * Other duties as assigned **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** -------------------------- **Education:** Completion of the Sixth grade. **Experience:** None. **Note:** Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non\-commissioned officer in general maintenance classifications or cemetery caretaking specialty codes in the general maintenance field of work on a year\-for\-year basis for the required experience. **DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------------------- ***Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.*** * Experience in ground and building services work. * Experience in power tools and various types of lawn equipment. * Experience in maintenance of various pieces of equipment, to include tractors, trucks and light equipment. **LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS** ---------------------------------------------- Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. **SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS** ------------------------ Employees in this classification may be required to apply and store pesticides. Such employees shall use or apply pesticides in compliance with Maryland State pesticide regulations and licensing requirements. **SELECTION PROCESS** --------------------- Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. **EXAMINATION PROCESS** ----------------------- The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. **BENEFITS** ------------ **STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS** **FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS** ------------------------ Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201\. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at [email protected] or 410\-767\-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1\-800\-735\-2258\. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.