Maintenance Worker 2 - Iowa Veterans Cemetery

The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to fill a Maintenance Worker 2 position to work at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter, conveniently located along Interstate 80, west of Des Moines.

This person will be responsible for: * Operating power tools and equipment to open and close grave sites, * Setting and maintaining headstones, * Preparing designated areas for services, * Snow removal * Other general landscaping and maintenance duties.

What we offer as a full time State of Iowa employee: * Team oriented, positive work environment * Opportunity for professional growth and development * Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year * Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits: Monthly optional Medical Insurance Premium (Iowa Choice*) for 2025: Single: $64/mo = employee share; $836/mo = state share Family: $210/mo = employee share; $1,896/mo = state share * National Choice option also available Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2025: Single: Free Family: $46 * Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses, and dependent care * $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost * Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) * Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee's selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account.

The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.

All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: * Two years of full-time work experience in semi-skilled grounds keeping, maintenance, or equipment operation.

* Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twelve months of full-time work as a Maintenance Worker 1.

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