Field Maintenance Worker – Beautification

City of St. Charles; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Saint Charles is seeking a Field Maintenance Worker – Beautification to perform skilled construction, hardscaping and landscaping on public spaces within the right-of-way and to support snow and ice removal operations.

You will inspect equipment, plant and maintain landscaping, apply herbicides on rights-of-way, repair hardscape features, mow and clear debris, and participate in on-call rotations for civil emergencies and severe weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of drainage/irrigation maintenance and repair.
• Pesticide license preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Valid Missouri Class A CDL with air brakes/tanker endorsements or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain equipment, vehicles, tools, and supplies.
• Plant, care for, and remove plants and landscaping within the right-of-way.
• Apply herbicides and insecticides as needed.
• Repair and construct hardscape elements like pavers and benches.
• Mow, trim, and remove debris in the right-of-way.
• Operate equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
• Respond to snow/ice control operations as required.
• Assist in storm water and drainage maintenance.

Skills

Equipment operation

Heavy lifting

Field inspection

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pesticide license preferred

Tools

Missouri CDL with air brakes

Job description

Field Maintenance Worker – Beautification

The City of Saint Charles Human Resources Department is currently recruiting for the position of Field Maintenance Worker – Beautification. The purpose of this position is to perform assigned skilled construction, hardscaping and landscaping work to maintain and repair public spaces within the right-of-way, and support snow and ice removal operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Properly inspect and maintain equipment, vehicles, tools, and supplies.
• Select, plant, care for, and remove plants and landscaping within the right-of-way on major roads within the City of Saint Charles.
• Select, inventory, and apply chemical herbicides and insecticides.
• Repair and construct hardscape improvements such as pavers, benches, retaining walls, etc.
• Mow, trim, and remove debris within the right-of-way.
• Operate in a safe and efficient manner equipment and vehicles, hand and power tools.
• Excavate, expose and repair sewers and irrigation component via manual or mechanical methods.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety standards and procedures, including work zone traffic control.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule and work overtime as required for civil emergencies, severe weather, special events, and after hour call-outs.
• Removes trash and obstructions which may block or interfere with the flow of storm water.
• Clean and remove debris from storm sewer systems, manholes, inlets, culverts, drainage ways and other spaces by manual or mechanical methods including but not limited to digging, rodding, bucketing, and jetting.
• Locate, excavate, and expose by manual or mechanical methods buried manholes and underground infrastructure.
• Repairs and replaces defective or broken drainage, irrigation, hardscape and landscape infrastructure.
• Performs duties of Street Maintenance Worker including snow and ice control operations.

Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Labor & Lifting
  • Lift and carry heavy tools, equipment, and materials (typically 50–100 lbs).
  • Operate heavy machinery and tools like jackhammers, backhoe, and vacuum trucks.
  • Perform physically demanding tasks (e.g., digging, raking, shoveling) for extended periods.
  • Sustain continuous manual labor for durations of 2 to 4 hours between break(s).
  • Work is performed in varying field conditions and may require repetitive motion, exertion, and
• Mobility & Flexibility
  • Bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and crawling in confined or uneven spaces.
  • Overhead work with extended arms.
  • Ladder / Step climbing.
  • Maintain balance on uneven, wet, or sloped surface.
  • Confined space entry (e.g., manholes, trenches).
• Sensory & Motor Skills
  • Use visual acuity to read plans, work orders, safety labels, etc.
  • Exercises sound judgement, practical reasoning, and situational awareness to safely and efficiently address field challenges.
  • Maintain awareness of surroundings using distance and peripheral vision.
  • Distinguish between color-coded signs, labels, etc.
  • Hear and interpret instruction and warning in noisy environments.
  • Use fine and gross motor skills for equipment operation and tool usage.
• Environmental Conditions
  • Work outdoors in extreme heat >90°F and cold <32°F.
  • Perform duties in inclement weather such as rain, snow, and high winds.
  • Exposure to dust, pollen, fumes, and other airborne irritants.
  • Exposure to high noise levels; use of hearing protection is required.
  • Standing and walking often on rough or uneven terrain.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A working knowledge of drainage and irrigation systems, and associated methods, procedures and materials used in maintenance, construction and repair of those systems.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a Missouri Department of Agriculture Pesticide Certified Applicator License for Categories 3 and 6 preferred or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Missouri Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes and tanker endorsements or the ability to obtain within 6 months.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in e-verify.