General Maintenance Technician II -

State of South Carolina; Texas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Maintenance Technician II to join their dedicated team. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance tasks, ensuring that cemetery operations run smoothly and efficiently. The technician will operate various equipment, assist in burial operations, and maintain the grounds to uphold the highest standards of safety and cleanliness. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical skills and the ability to work effectively with a team. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time employees.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Retirement Benefits

Deferred Compensation Program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate lawn and garden equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks and operate equipment in cemetery operations.
• Assist in burial operations and maintain grounds.

Skills

Electrical Experience

HVAC

Mechanical Knowledge

Troubleshooting

Plumbing

Industrial Maintenance

Property Maintenance

Painting

Hydraulics

Programmable Logic Controllers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities of the General Maintenance Technician II :

Performs as a Maintenance Technician II. Performs and monitors fellow crew members in a variety of tasks such as safely operating all types of equipment utilized in cemetery operations including but not limited to operating utility vehicles riding lawn mowers tractors small tractors spreaders forklifts power pressure washers. augers excavators. Digging and squaring graves using pneumatic equipment; assists in lifting and placing caskets on lowering devises; cleaning headstones using sprayer and hand brush; aligning headstones; loading and unloading materials; Clearing cemetery grounds of debris using power trimmers chainsaws axes shovels rakes blowers vacuums etc.; weeding mulching and applying fertilizer; pruning shrubs and low level dead branches; removing snow and ice; and cleaning service and administrative areas.

Knowledge of how to properly carry out groundskeeping 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.

• Burial operations are conducted within the standards set forth by the NCA Operational Standards and Measures. As a member of a 2to3person team will ensure the Gravesite Layout Plan is followed inspects verifies gravesite location. Works as a team to prepare gravesites for daily interments.

Follows instructions from the primary excavator operator and works as the alternate excavator operator. Verifies and signs Decedent Chain of Custody. As a new worker will be trained in 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

Headstones 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

• Safety :

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 installations and temporary markers). Prefer high school diploma or GED mechanical experience and / or excavator experience.

Additional Requirements :

• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires frequent stooping and / or bending.
• Position requires frequent lifting : 60 lbs.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
• Work environment will involve working in all types of weather associated with the cemetery location.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring. Failure to produce an official certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer high school diploma or GED mechanical experience and / or excavator experience.

Additional Comments

The SC 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.

The SC Department of Veterans Affairs offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees :

• Health dental vision longterm disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available ( S.C. Deferred Compensation )
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )
• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Electrical Experience,eMaint,Industrial Maintenance,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,Property Maintenance,Maintenance,Painting,Plumbing,Hydraulics,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 16 - 20

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