APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$32,029.92 to
$46,311.84
PAY GRADE: 25
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Grounds Equipment Operators operate a variety of gas and diesel powered equipment used for grounds maintenance and minor construction activities.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
The position requires operating a variety of equipment including routine equipment to perform burials and landscaping duties, building and irrigation maintenance. Equipment used includes backhoe, compact excavator, dump truck, utility carts, casket lowering device, sod cutter, tamper, riding lawn mower, blowers, trimmers, sprayers, and hand tools. The current vacancy is located at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, Nevada. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
One year of ground maintenance experience which included operating and maintaining a variety of light, medium, and heavy grounds maintenance equipment; OR one year of experience as a Grounds Equipment Operator I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Additional Position Criteria
This position requires experience operating a backhoe and mini excavator.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.