SOS Groundskeeper
About The Position
This is a seasonal/temporary Groundskeeper position with the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs Cemetery in Grand Island Nebraska. The position will run approximately through October 15, 2026. The primary responsibilities on the grounds include, operating a general landscaping equipment, upkeep of graves, headstones, and general foliage Maintain grounds by seeding, fertilizing, applying pesticides, watering, aerating, mowing and trimming grass, mulching, weeding flower beds, trimming trees and shrubs using mowers, tractors, trucks, spreaders, skid steers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, grinders, chain saws, shredders, clippers, and other equipment. Rakes and removes leaves, grass and other debris from lawns, grounds, and surrounding areas. Plants, transplants, cultivates, prunes bedding plants, shrubs, and trees.
Requirements
- No specific education, training, or experience is required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Knowledge of: Grounds-keeping and horticultural practices; safe use of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides; standard use, maintenance and safety practices associated with hand tools, power tools and light to heavy machinery; building and mechanical trade methods, practices and procedures; occupational hazards and safety precautions followed in building maintenance operations; commercial cleaning practices, equipment, supplies and techniques.
- Skill in: the use of hand tools, and power tools.
- Ability to: communicate effectively, understand and follow instructions, read and comprehend blueprints, reference books and equipment manuals; utilize and maintain hand tools, power tools and grounds and building equipment safely; operate industrial-type cleaning equipment; climb ladders and scaffolding to perform work above ground.
Responsibilities
- Operating a general landscaping equipment
- Upkeep of graves, headstones, and general foliage
- Maintain grounds by seeding, fertilizing, applying pesticides, watering, aerating, mowing and trimming grass, mulching, weeding flower beds, trimming trees and shrubs using mowers, tractors, trucks, spreaders, skid steers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, grinders, chain saws, shredders, clippers, and other equipment.
- Rakes and removes leaves, grass and other debris from lawns, grounds, and surrounding areas.
- Plants, transplants, cultivates, prunes bedding plants, shrubs, and trees.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
- Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
- Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!
- Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
- For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
