Veterans Cemetery Equipment Operator

VETERANS CEMETERY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Recruitment #2...

DEPARTMENTDVMF Cemetery Program

DATE OPENED8/8/2025 12:00:00 PM

FILING DEADLINE8/22/2025 11:59:00 PM

SALARY$42,893.00 - $65,893.00/year

EMPLOYMENT TYPEFull-Time

HR ANALYSTShaun O'Brien

WORK LOCATIONPrince George's

GRADE

ASTD9

LOCATION OF POSITION

11301 Crain Highway

Cheltenham, MD 20623

POSITION DUTIES

This position provides full performance levels of motorized equipment operation and maintenance in support of all activities associated with the proper function of the Maryland State Veterans Cemetery Program. The employee will supervise and train lower-level workers or equipment operators in the proper use of motorized equipment assigned to the cemetery. This position also provides full performance levels of grounds keeping and building services work involving the care, beautification, operations, and maintenance of State cemetery grounds and facilities. This position performs and facilitates all the tasks associated with the interment of veterans and their dependents while providing basic maintenance services to ensure with the proper upkeep and care of the cemetery grounds along with all associated buildings and equipment in concert with accepted state guidelines and national shrine standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of the Sixth grade.

Experience: One year of experience operating motorized equipment, such as tractors, snow removal equipment, power lawn mowers , back-hoes or other landscaping equipment, used in grounds maintenance work.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in motor vehicle and equipment operator classifications and construction equipment specialty codes on a year-to-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in cemetery maintenance.

Experience in grounds and building maintenance.

Ability to effectively operate multiple pieces of equipment; including but not limited to tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes and vault haulers.

Ability to perform routine maintenance on operating vehicles.

Ability to perform heavy physical labor.

Ability to deal effectively and courteously with superiors, co-workers and the public.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

2. 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.