VETERANS CEMETERY CARETAKER

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs.  Those interested in future vacancies in this classification will need to reapply at that time.

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This recruitment will be used by the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs to fill current and future vacancies for this position. The current vacancy exists at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in Owings Mills, MD.

To conduct all tasks associated with the interment of veterans and their dependents and the maintenance of cemetery grounds, buildings, and equipment.

Education: Completion of the sixth grade.

Experience: One year of experience in grounds keeping or buildings and grounds maintenance work.

Experience using light and heavy mechanized equipment such as tractor, skid steer loader, backhoe, air compressors/jackhammers, tampers and other pneumatic equipment and performing maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.

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.

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.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.  This evaluation must be submitted with your application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of completing the employment application.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) by fax to 410-333-7674.  All faxed materials must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by the closing date.  Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.