Facilities & Grounds Technician — Varied, On‑Call

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

3 weeks paid sick leave

13 paid holidays

Health (medical, dental, vision) and (

Job summary

State of Missouri Veterans Home is seeking a Maintenance/Grounds Technician to maintain and repair structures, systems, and grounds. If you enjoy hands-on outdoor work and a variety of duties, this role offers diverse tasks and on-call opportunities.

You will work across trades, support facility operations, and contribute to the Home’s safe, efficient environment for veterans. Prior experience and a valid license are required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Availability to work after scheduled hours and be on call for emergencies.
• Tolerance to varying temperatures/weather conditions, dust, noise, confined spaces, on ladders and rooftops.

Responsibilities

• Complete work in trade areas such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, concrete and masonry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair.
• Perform construction, preventative maintenance, monitoring, and repairs on the facility, machines, vehicles, and equipment.
• Operate various powered equipment, such as lawn tractors, forklifts, power tools, motorized hydraulic jacks, or related equipment.
• Participate in the maintenance of the Home’s grounds, including snow removal as needed.

Education

1–3 years experience

Valid driver’s license

On-call availability

Weather tolerance

Job description

State of Missouri Veterans Home is seeking a Maintenance/Grounds Technician to maintain and repair structures, systems, and grounds. If you enjoy hands-on outdoor work and a variety of duties, this role offers diverse tasks and on-call opportunities.

You will work across trades, support facility operations, and contribute to the Home’s safe, efficient environment for veterans. Prior experience and a valid license are required.