GROUNDS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2-MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

Grounds Equipment Operators operate a variety of gas- and diesel-powered equipment used for grounds maintenance and minor construction activities. Incumbents in this series are distinguished from Grounds Maintenance Workers based on the amount of time (60% or more) spent operating grounds maintenance and construction equipment.

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services, Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery is recruiting for a Grounds Equipment Operator 2 position. This position is located in Fernley, Nevada, and is required to perform semi-skilled equipment maintenance and repair, carpentry, electrical and plumbing work. Duties include operating a variety of equipment to perform burial site preparation, burials, landscaping duties, facilities repair and maintenance, and irrigation repair and maintenance. Equipment used include backhoes, compact excavator, dump truck, utility carts, casket lowering device, sod cutter, tamper, industrial riding lawn mower, blowers, trimmers, sprayers, and hand tools. The work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Essential Qualifications

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-001, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/ .

One year of grounds 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.

Job Duties

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. Work is assigned by work orders or through regularly scheduled grounds maintenance activities.

Operate a variety of equipment including tractors with attachments such as a five gang reel mowing attachment, combination backhoe and front end loader, trash trucks with four yard dumpster lifts, five ton dump truck, self- propelled and riding lawn mowers, trenchers, street sweepers, excavators, air pressure paint sprayer, trash and recycling compactors, cardboard bailers, pickup trucks, utility vehicles, trailers, sod cutters, tampers, lifts, cement mixer, welding equipment such as torches and tanks, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, air compressors, and air socket guns to accomplish grounds maintenance and minor construction activities.

Perform routine equipment maintenance such as lubricating equipment, inspecting and changing belts, checking and adding fluids, changing filters, sharpening blades, fixing tires, changing oil and filters, changing hydraulic fluid and filters, and changing batteries; replace water pumps, radiators, starters, brakes, hub assemblies, and drive shafts; work on carburetor systems; replace glow plugs, fuel pumps, and fuel tanks and make adjustments and minor repairs to ensure equipment remains in proper working condition.

Mow turf; apply fertilizers and herbicides; sweep parking lots and sidewalks; plow snow; sand streets and sidewalks; dig utility and irrigation lines; grade roads; haul soil and gravel; trim and plant trees and bushes; remove weeds; haul materials and equipment; haul trash and recycling; dig holes and repair asphalt and curbs.

Provide training and work direction to Grounds Maintenance Workers, inmates, and students working at project sites as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in grounds maintenance and construction; safety requirements and safe operating procedures.

General knowledge of: routine service requirements for equipment used by the agency to which assigned.

Skill in: performing routine equipment maintenance; safely operating the range of grounds maintenance equipment used by the agency to which assigned; herbicide and pesticide application.

Ability to: read blueprints and locate underground utilities; select proper equipment to complete assigned projects; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; estimate time and material requirements; instruct personnel in grounds maintenance procedures and equipment operation

Recruiter Contact Information: Dan LaBarbera - d.labarbera@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 5/7/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

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