What are the responsibilities and job description for the GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER II position at State of Nevada?
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Job Summary
The Grounds Maintenance Worker position for the State of Nevada Office of the Military located in Carson City NV is responsible for performing a variety of landscaping and maintenance tasks such as planting, pruning, mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, weeding, and managing snow and ice removal. They operate equipment including hand and power tools, mowers, trenching devices, forklifts, hoists, and lifts, and are expected to work independently with minimal training. At Army National Guard facilities, the role also requires driving, so a valid driver’s license is essential. Workers must be able to read, write, and speak English to interpret safety labels and maintain pesticide usage logs. Additional duties may include preventive maintenance and minor repairs to wells, storage tanks, irrigation systems, and related components.
Grounds Maintenance Workers perform a wide variety of landscape, garden, and greenhouse duties such as planting, pruning, mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, and weeding; operate hand and power tools, and light mechanized equipment such as power mowers, tractor mowers, trenching devices, forklifts, and hoists.
Essential Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED
PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DEC 30, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: https://www.gov.nv.gov/executive-actions/executive-orders/2026-executive-orders/EO-2026-002/ ;
Six months of experience performing basic grounds maintenance work; OR six months of experience as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Duties
Under general supervision, incumbents perform all or part of the duties in the series concept to include gardening and landscaping. This class is distinguished from the lower-level class by the variety and complexity of duties performed; the variety of tools, equipment and techniques used; and the supervision received which allows incumbents to identify and perform routine tasks, prioritize daily assignments, and select methods, materials, and equipment to perform assignments.
Maintain grounds areas clean and free of trash, fallen leaves, and snow and ice by sweeping, raking, shoveling, picking up debris, and operating light, medium and heavy equipment such as pickup trucks, dump trucks, trash compactors, and loaders.
Prepare new landscape sites by reviewing plans with supervisor, purchasing necessary supplies, and installing sprinklers, topsoil, decorative material, and appropriate plantings according to instructions and/or landscape design plans. Perform periodic maintenance and make minor repairs on tools, equipment, and vehicles to maximize efficiency and life span.
Operate, repair, and install sprinkler systems and drip systems including pipes, valves, sprinklers, and timing devices to provide effective and economic watering cycles.
Identify plant diseases, undesirable pests and noxious weeds associated with landscaping and apply corrective measures to eradicate them using hand and power tools and application of appropriate chemicals.
Perform specialized horticulture tasks such as plant propagation, transplanting, climate control, and irrigation in a greenhouse on a university campus.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
This class 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.
General knowledge of: gardening and landscape methods, techniques, material, and equipment; irrigation methods and practices; methods, materials and tools used in grounds service work; identification and eradication of common weeds, pests and plant diseases associated with gardening; health and safety practices applicable to grounds maintenance work.
Ability to: operate and perform preventive maintenance on equipment used in grounds service work.
Recruiter Contact Information: Leonard Collier III, l.collier@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
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
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
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Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 - Do you have any of the following?
This position requires a valid Real ID at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
Job Summary
The Grounds Maintenance Worker position for the State of Nevada Office of the Military located in Carson City NV is responsible for performing a variety of landscaping and maintenance tasks such as planting, pruning, mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, weeding, and managing snow and ice removal. They operate equipment including hand and power tools, mowers, trenching devices, forklifts, hoists, and lifts, and are expected to work independently with minimal training. At Army National Guard facilities, the role also requires driving, so a valid driver’s license is essential. Workers must be able to read, write, and speak English to interpret safety labels and maintain pesticide usage logs. Additional duties may include preventive maintenance and minor repairs to wells, storage tanks, irrigation systems, and related components.
Grounds Maintenance Workers perform a wide variety of landscape, garden, and greenhouse duties such as planting, pruning, mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, and weeding; operate hand and power tools, and light mechanized equipment such as power mowers, tractor mowers, trenching devices, forklifts, and hoists.
Essential Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED
PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DEC 30, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: https://www.gov.nv.gov/executive-actions/executive-orders/2026-executive-orders/EO-2026-002/ ;
Six months of experience performing basic grounds maintenance work; OR six months of experience as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Duties
Under general supervision, incumbents perform all or part of the duties in the series concept to include gardening and landscaping. This class is distinguished from the lower-level class by the variety and complexity of duties performed; the variety of tools, equipment and techniques used; and the supervision received which allows incumbents to identify and perform routine tasks, prioritize daily assignments, and select methods, materials, and equipment to perform assignments.
Maintain grounds areas clean and free of trash, fallen leaves, and snow and ice by sweeping, raking, shoveling, picking up debris, and operating light, medium and heavy equipment such as pickup trucks, dump trucks, trash compactors, and loaders.
Prepare new landscape sites by reviewing plans with supervisor, purchasing necessary supplies, and installing sprinklers, topsoil, decorative material, and appropriate plantings according to instructions and/or landscape design plans. Perform periodic maintenance and make minor repairs on tools, equipment, and vehicles to maximize efficiency and life span.
Operate, repair, and install sprinkler systems and drip systems including pipes, valves, sprinklers, and timing devices to provide effective and economic watering cycles.
Identify plant diseases, undesirable pests and noxious weeds associated with landscaping and apply corrective measures to eradicate them using hand and power tools and application of appropriate chemicals.
Perform specialized horticulture tasks such as plant propagation, transplanting, climate control, and irrigation in a greenhouse on a university campus.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
This class 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.
General knowledge of: gardening and landscape methods, techniques, material, and equipment; irrigation methods and practices; methods, materials and tools used in grounds service work; identification and eradication of common weeds, pests and plant diseases associated with gardening; health and safety practices applicable to grounds maintenance work.
Ability to: operate and perform preventive maintenance on equipment used in grounds service work.
Recruiter Contact Information: Leonard Collier III, l.collier@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.
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.
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
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Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 - Do you have any of the following?
- Six months of experience performing basic grounds maintenance work.
- Six months of experience as a Grounds Maintenance Worker 1 in Nevada State service.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
- None of the above.
This position requires a valid Real ID at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question