Cemetery Grounds Technician - Part Time

State of Missouri; Higginsville (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Missouri Veterans Commission is seeking a part-time laborer to maintain cemeteries, buildings, equipment, and grounds, operating heavy machinery such as zero turn mowers, backhoes, and snow blades to support operations safely and efficiently.

The role requires physical ability, a valid Missouri driver's license, and the ability to perform landscaping, painting, minor repairs, and assist maintenance staff across the St. Louis Metro area.

Qualifications

• One year of manual or semi-skilled work in building maintenance or related fields.
• Ability to operate grounds equipment safely and effectively.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors.
• Must possess a valid Missouri driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on equipment and grounds as directed.
• Paint buildings and equipment and perform light construction tasks.
• Maintain landscaping, mowing, trimming, and trash pickup.
• Repair floors or walls as needed and assist in dispatching tasks.
• Operate mowing equipment, backhoes, loaders, and other tools.
• Assist in events setup, winter snow removal, and on-call emergencies.

Skills

Grounds maintenance equipment handling

Physical stamina

Safety practices knowledge

Education

8th grade education

Tools

Zero-turn mower

Trimmer

Backhoe

Snow blade

Front loader

Chain saw

Backpack blower

Job description

Missouri Veterans Commission is seeking a part-time laborer to maintain cemeteries, buildings, equipment, and grounds, operating heavy machinery such as zero turn mowers, backhoes, and snow blades to support operations safely and efficiently.

The role requires physical ability, a valid Missouri driver's license, and the ability to perform landscaping, painting, minor repairs, and assist maintenance staff across the St. Louis Metro area.