VS INTERMENT CARETAKER

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES For Veterans and those who care for them.
INTERMENT CARETAKER Job Location: Address: Arizona State Veterans' Memorial Cemetery - Sierra Vista 1300 South Buffalo Soldier Trail Sierra Vista, Arizona 85653 Posting Details: Salary: Up To $22.
00/Hour (DOE) Grade: 16 Closing Date: February 18th, 2024 Job Summary: Do you take pride in the work you complete and looking for an impactful role? The Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Sierra Vista is looking for someone like you to join their team as an Interment Caretaker! As an Interment Caretaker you will be responsible for preparing and maintaining the memorial grounds.
You will operate maintenance and ground equipment and perform a variety of tasks to include setting and aligning headstones and markers, perform irrigation maintenance and facility maintenance.
As an employee of the State of Arizona you will learn and participate in the Arizona Management System (AMS) for problem solving, process improvement, and work efficiencies and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Job Duties: As an Interment Caretaker you will: Dig graves according to required dimensions with grave digging equipment such as an excavator, site dumper, tractor equipped with a back hoe and front end loader Transport dirt, stones, trash, tools and a variety of equipment, throughout the State of Arizona Operate a variety of maintenance equipment such as utility vehicles, riding mowers, chain saws, hedge trimmers, earth tampers, snow plows and other equipment/tools as needed Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance to equipment such as changing tires, oil changes, replacing filters to ensure proper operation.
Work with headstones to include receiving and inspecting headstones/markers for damage or wrong information and transports from storage to the grave-site; assists in setting the headstones/markers in containment boxes of the grave liners; for graves without grave liner, assists in setting the headstone/marker to ensure alignment using lines, levels and measuring tape Repair sunken graves, as needed Align grave-sites with other established graves or according to specified dimensions; lowers casket into grave and or grave liner and replaces dirt over grave-site either by hand or by using an excavator; tamping as necessary with a hand or powered tamper; removes excess dirt and transports to dump area.
Perform miscellaneous janitorial tasks Perform minor facility maintenance such as painting and incidental carpentry task Monitor performance of irrigation equipment to ensure efficient water usage and utilizes best practice techniques.
Complete landscaping tasks throughout grounds to include cleaning headstones and markers Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of grounds maintenance Proper use of power and hand tools Common occupational safety practices and procedures Use of plumb lines and stakes Sprinkler systems and water pumps Skills in: Operating 1.
5 to 3.
0 ton dump truck Operating tractors, excavators, site dumper, riding mower, bush hog, and other associated equipment used in cemetery ground maintenance Utilizing various carpentry tools and equipment, such as a hammer, drill, chainsaw, weed whacker and push mower, etc.
Ability to: Learn the procedures in performing burials and headstone and marker setting and aligning Learn the Arizona Management System (AMS) to ensure procedures are the current best way of doing tasks Assist families and the public in locating specific grave-sites Lift and carry up to 90 pounds; push and pull up to 50 pounds (e.
g.
headstones/markers, grounds equipment, etc.
) Identify and address routine ground maintenance issues, including safety concerns Work in the outdoors and associated elements on a continuous basis Work independently, under minimal supervision Selective Preference(s): The ideal candidate will possess at least one year experience in grounds maintenance, gardening work, nursery work, and tree care operations, to include proper use of power and hand tools and equipment.
Pre-Employment Requirements: This position requires the ability to drive on State business.
Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment.
Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see A.
AC.
R2-10-207.
11).
Requires an active State of Arizona Office of Pest Management Applicators License or the attainment of such license within six months of appointment.
This license must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Required to pass a background check through the U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits: The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: Sick leave Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance Retirement plan Life insurance and long-term disability insurance Referral Incentives available for qualifying positions Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance Retirement: Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment Contact Us: If you have any questions please feel free to contact Tiffany Batura at recruiting@azdvs.
gov and 602.
781.
7032 for assistance.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.