Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor

Job Description:

Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor

Description

Our Veterans Cemeteries is “Always on Mission” to honor our Veterans for their service and sacrifice. As a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor, no two days will be the same as you oversee a small team providing the maintenance, repair, and/or upgrade of the burial sites, structures, systems, and grounds around the Cemetery. If you are looking for a variety of hands-on work, want a challenge and enjoy the outdoors, then the Veterans Cemetery is the place for you. Apply today!

Salary: $60,623.76

Examples of Work

• Oversee and maintain the cemetery facilities and grounds, such as seeding, fertilization, application of herbicides and pesticides, and care of trees and shrubs.
• Supervise employees performing interment functions, such as opening and closing graves, transporting and placing caskets and urns, setting and aligning headstone and niche covers, and appearance of interment sites.
• Oversee maintenance of shop and equipment, including preventative maintenance, proper cleaning and material condition.
• Operate backhoe, dump truck, tractors, mowers, utility vehicles, and various power equipment such as chain saws and trimmers.
• Conduct on-going safety training and ensure availability and use of personal protective equipment.
• Work overtime as needed to meet the needs of the cemetery operations.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience and semi-skilled work in building construction/maintenance
• Possess a valid Missouri Driver’s License

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Home
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $75/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

For more information about this position, please reach out to Becky Buechter, Human Resources Specialist, at Becky.Buechter@mvc.dps.mo.gov .

At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law .

Salary:

$60,623.76 per Year