Building Maintenance Worker

City of Florissant, MO; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MO Lagers Pension

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

City of Florissant, MO is seeking a dedicated Building Maintenance Worker to join our facilities team. This role maintains safety, reliability, and comfort across city buildings and grounds.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general repairs, and assist during emergencies. On-site position with regular on-call duties; comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining building systems and facilities.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and basic repair techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance for city equipment and facilities.
• Repairs and replaces HVAC, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration and plumbing equipment.
• Troubleshoots electrical systems, motors, controls, energy controllers, pumps, and starters.
• Maintains city pools, generators, batteries and control systems.
• Installs new electrical services as required.
• Troubleshoots PA/phone/radio and sound systems.
• Operates safely and adheres to security standards.
• Maintains and repairs street lighting and facilities.
• Energy management system programming and troubleshooting.
• Responds to emergency calls as needed.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical repairs

Plumbing

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Trade school coursework preferred

Job description

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Building Maintenance Worker to join our facilities team. This role is essential in ensuring that our premises are safe, functional, and well-maintained, providing a comfortable environment for employees and visitors alike.

Rate hourly:

$24.40

Full benefits package includes:

MO Lagers Pension, medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability and various voluntary benefit plans

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance for all City equipment and facilities


• Performs maintenance, repair and replacement work on all sizes and types of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration and related plumbing equipment to keep them in top operating condition


• Troubleshoots electrical systems, motors, controls, energy controllers, pumps, motor starters, etc


• Maintains city pools including chlorine injectors, controls and leak detectors and pumps


• Maintains emergency generators, batteries and controls


• Installs new electrical services as required


• Troubleshoots PA, phone, mobile or portable radios and sound systems


• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards


• Maintains and repairs city street lighting


• Performs basic rehab work on city facilities


• Programs and troubleshoots Energy Management Systems


• Is available for emergency calls


• Performs other duties as directed


• This is a safety sensitive position

Job Context

• On Call Status: On a regular basis


• Percentage of Work Indoors: 60%


• Percentage of Work Outdoors: 40%


• Physical Work Associated With This Position: Using a personal computer, working outside in weather conditions, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, kneel, and crawl.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or diploma is required, some college or trade school preferred.


• Must have at least three years experience and progressive responsibility in the area of building maintenance and systems repair; five years in the same is preferred.


• Proven experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or a related field


• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general repair techniques


• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues efficiently


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team


• Physical ability to perform manual tasks, including lifting, climbing, and standing for extended periods

Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license


• EPA license for HVAC, Electrical are a plus