SOS Temporary Cemetery Caretaker - Alliance Cemetery

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Administrative Services - Agency 65 Location: Alliance, NE Hiring Rate: $16.157 Job Posting: JR2025-00015737 SOS Temporary Cemetery Caretaker - Alliance Cemetery (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: 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/ Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: No specific education, training, or experience is required. Other: 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. 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 Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. https://das.nebraska.gov/personnel/training/ExternalTutorial/ Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

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