Seasonal Grand Island Veterans' Cemetery Groundskeeper (SOS)

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Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location:

Grand Island, NE

Hiring Rate:

$16.520

Job Posting:

JR2026-00027162 Seasonal Grand Island Veterans' Cemetery Groundskeeper (SOS) (Open)

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Job Description:

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/ Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: No specific education, training, or experience is required.

Other: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Additional Job Description

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. 

 

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