State of New Hampshire

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services

NH State Veterans Cemetery

Boscawen, NH

BUILDING & GROUNDS UTILITY PERSON

Position # TMPPT5561

Part-Time Position

The starting pay range for this position $14.40/hour - $17.81/hour

This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $13.98/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 part-time vacancy for Buildings & Grounds Utility Person.

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.

Summary: To perform a variety of grounds care, custodial and light maintenance duties for the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services at the New Hampshire State Veteran’s Cemetery (NHSVC).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential.

Experience: One year of experience in grounds-keeping or light maintenance work with some experience in operating light motor driven equipment. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver's license appropriate to the type of vehicles driven. If required by the recruiting agency, individuals must have a State of New Hampshire license to apply pesticides or must obtain license during the probationary period.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

2. Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule to keep state agency buildings clear of snow or to change hours during any special emergency period.

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

Responsibilities:

• Performs outdoor landscaping and grounds care tasks; such as cutting and trimming grass and hedges, planting of lawns and shrubs and cutting and clearing brush; to improve and maintain grounds appearance at the NHSVC.
• Assists in the opening and closing of graves in the daily interment operations of the NHSVC.
• Performs indoor and outdoor custodial tasks; such as, general cleaning, floor care, changing light bulbs and snow/ice removal; to maintain cleanliness, appearance and safety standards at the NHSVC.
• Makes minor repairs and performs simple maintenance in building; such as, painting, window replacement and rough carpentry; to correct minor maintenance deficiencies.
• Operates a light vehicle to make deliveries and pick up supplies, equipment, mail and distribution.
• Operates, cleans, oils, greases and makes minor repairs with/on light equipment and hand tools to perform custodial and maintenance tasks.
• Determines requirements for and distributes supplies to ensure continuous accessibility of custodial supplies at the NHSVC.

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

EOE

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