General Maintenance Technician II - 60008033

Job Responsibilities Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

Burial operations are conducted within the standards set forth by the NCA Operational Standards and Measures. As a member of 2 to 3 person team, will ensure the grave-site Layout Plan is followed, inspects, verifies gravesite location. Works as a team to prepare gravesites for daily interments.

Follows instructions form the primary excavator operator and works as a alternate operator. Verifies and signs Decedent Chain of custody. As a new worker, will be trained on the proper performance of interments.

Headstones, grave markers and niche cover Operations Upon delivery inspects and stores headstone and niche covers Installs headstone and niche covers Headstones and niche covers are visible and legible Headstone and niche covers do not show evidence of debris or objectionable accumulations Equipment and Tools Cemetery equipment and vehicles present a clean and neat appearance Equipment preventative maintenance: before, during, and after inspections Tools maintenance Facilities Maintenance Office and Restroom clean and functional Maintenance pad is clean and orderly Break room and locker room Grounds Maintenance Understands and follows Grounds Maintenance Plan Visually prominent areas: Turf Trees and Shrubs Planting beds Safety Safety Hazards Open graves Personal Protective Equipment Safety Training Other duties as assigned Minimum and Additional Requirements Knowledge of landscaping and grounds maintenance, and experience in the safe operation and maintenance of lawn and garden equipment. The ability to follow instructions and effectively communicate orally and in writing with fellow workers and supervisor(s). Able to assign and monitor task completion of fellow Maintenance Technician II personnel assigned to their duty area (ability to dual verify gravesites, headstone installation and temporary markers). Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of how to properly carry out grounds-keeping, mechanical maintenance, housekeeping, and custodial duties. Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment. Skill in safely operating mechanical equipment (such as mini excavators, dumpers, and industrial trucks) and hand tools related to those used in landscaping, gardening, opening and closing grave sites, custodial cleaning supplies and equipment.

Ability to read and understand a measuring tape/ruler. Must have a firm grasp of the English language with regards to reading, writing, and spell checking. Ability to follow instruction and work with others.

Ability to keep accurate written records and communicate clearly with fellow employees and supervisors. Preferred Qualifications Prefer high school diploma or GED, mechanical experience, and/or excavator experience. Additional Comments The South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.