Facility Operations Specialist Series - St. Louis District

State of Missouri; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri seeks a facility operations specialist to perform routine maintenance, renovations, and repairs at Barrett Station General Services in Ballwin, MO. Duties include interiors and systems work, plus light fabrication and furniture setup, under supervision.

MoDOT notes the role includes an opportunity for advancement along a career ladder based on skill and experience, with an emphasis on safety and teamwork in a large highway system environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• Two years of post-secondary education and experience in building repair and maintenance fields such as carpentry, electrical, HVAC, or facilities operation.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance to building interiors and plumbing, electrical, heating, and air conditioning systems.
• Assists with complex building repairs and renovations.
• Builds and assembles cabinets, shelving, countertops, bookcases, tables and baseboards; moves and assembles furniture and partitions.
• Performs outdoor maintenance such as landscaping, mowing, and snow removal.
• May install and service liquid chlorine and salt brine pumps at salt buildings.

Education

High school diploma or GED/HiSET

Two years post-secondary education and experience in building repair and maintenance

Job description

Posting closes 10/23/2026

Job Location: Barrett Station General Services - 2309 Barrett Station Road, Ballwin, MO 63021

Why You'll Love This Position

The facility operations specialist performs routine entry-level maintenance, renovation, and repair functions at department facilities and buildings. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

Posting closes 10/23/2026

Job Location: Barrett Station General Services - 2309 Barrett Station Road, Ballwin, MO 63021

Why You'll Love This Position

The facility operations specialist performs routine entry-level maintenance, renovation, and repair functions at department facilities and buildings. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision. MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What You'll Do

• Performs routine maintenance to building interiors and plumbing, electrical, heating, and air conditioning system.
• Assists with complex building repairs and renovations.
• Builds and assembles cabinets, shelving, counter tops, bookcases, tables and baseboards; moves and assembles furniture and partitions.
• Performs outdoor maintenance such as landscaping, mowing, and snow removal.
• May install and service liquid chlorine and salt brine pumps at salt buildings.

Minimum Qualifications

All you need for success:

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET.
• Two years equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience in a building repair and maintenance field such as carpentry, electrical wiring, facilities operation and management, HVAC, or related.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions

• Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight, travel.
• Job requires heavy physical exertion and effort.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• None

More Reasons To Love This Position

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE. At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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