State of New Hampshire

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services

New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery

Boscawen, NH

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II

Position # 42525

The starting pay range for this position: $17.81/hour - $23.39/hour

40 Hour Basic Work Week

This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $17.19/hour

• Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet the minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services has a full-time vacancy for Maintenance Mechanic II.

Summary: To perform skilled maintenance, repair, grounds care and snow removal work at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery (NHSVC). Prepares interment areas to include opening and closing graves and placement of grave markers as directed by the Assistant Superintendent of Grounds. Assists with committal services, coordinating on site details with participating attendees.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential and completion of an apprenticeship in one of the skilled trades as required in the performance of job accountabilities.

Experience: Two years’ experience in general maintenance and repair work associated with one or more of the following areas: carpentry, electricity, painting, plumbing, masonry, sheet metal work, welding, auto repair or related trade experience. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the building and grounds maintenance trades area. Two additional years of approved work experience may be substituted for the required apprenticeship in one of the skilled trades.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to satisfactorily undergo a State Police records check.

2. This position is designated as “Essential Personnel”, which requires that employees report to their job site or be on standby during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergency situations, including weather and building emergencies. Overtime in support of snow removal operations is mandatory.

3. Must be in good physical condition with normal strength and agility.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates that have personally interacted with members of the military, to include family members of deceased veterans.

Responsibilities:

• Repairs, maintains, and installs parts and systems to perform periodic and corrective maintenance on electrical installations and equipment, plumbing systems and installations, heating and air conditioning units, mechanical assemblies, and door security devices to improve and maintain the operating conditions of veteran cemetery facilities.
• Assists with landscaping, grounds-keeping, and scheduled committal services, to include coordinating with funeral homes, clergy, military honors teams, and families to ensure dignified and honorable services through to placement of remains in graves.
• Prepares interment areas. Operates light, medium, and heavy equipment to open and close graves and place grave markers as directed by the Assistant Superintendent of Grounds.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to keep departmental tools, equipment, and vehicles in operating condition.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, job orders and technical manuals to diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance and repair problems involving electrical, plumbing, and heating equipment and installations. Uses blueprints and survey markers to layout and locate grave locations
• Performs carpentry, woodworking, and metal work to do installations of walls and doors, repairs damaged wooden and metal parts of buildings and accomplishes interior and exterior painting as required.
• Repairs, installs, and repoints brick, concrete and stone structures and appurtenances to maintain the masonry portions of veteran cemetery facilities.
• Performs snow removal and surface treatment operations to maintain safe road, walkway, and parking lot conditions. Uses a variety of equipment such as plow trucks, front loaders, and snow blowers. Performs minor maintenance and repair on the snow removal equipment.
• Orders and receives maintenance and repair parts, supplies and units to perform maintenance tasks.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Cheri Fitzgerald, Human Resources: cheri.r.fitzgerald@dmavs.nh.gov or 603-227-1527.

• TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

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