General Facility Worker

City of St. Charles; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

HSA

Pension Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Benefits

Job summary

The City of Saint Charles is hiring a General Facility Worker in Public Works - Facilities. The role involves custodial duties, light maintenance, and operating basic equipment to keep City facilities clean and functional.

Non-Exempt, Full-time status with comprehensive benefits. Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks in varying weather conditions and respond to emergency calls as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of hand tools and basic maintenance of public facilities.
• Knowledge of building custodial work.
• Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Open City Hall and maintain City facilities and restrooms.
• Perform custodial tasks and minor repairs; operate maintenance tools.
• Inspect building systems such as heating/air conditioning; report issues.

Skills

Custodial work

Maintenance knowledge

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Title

Job Title General Facility Worker

Department Public Works - Facilities

Posting Date October 24, 2025

Closing Date for Resumes/Applications Open Until Filled

Salary $23.54 / hourly

Comprehensive, Cost Effective Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• FSA
• HSA
• Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

Exempt/Non-exempt Non-Exempt

Status Full time

The City of Saint Charles Public Works Department is currently recruiting for the position of General Facility Worker. The purpose of this position is to perform routine maintenance and manual labor related to cleaning city facilities and buildings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily custodial duties include open City Hall; Clean and maintain City facilities and restrooms; prepare conference rooms; Inspect building equipment systems such as heating and air conditioning units; Report irregularities; Paint and repair walls; Collect parking garage Bio Hazard cleaning of cells at Justice Center will be required as needed.
• Operate a variety of maintenance equipment and power tools.
• Mow and maintain landscaping at City Hall and all city facilities; Plow, salt and shovel snow as directed for sidewalks and roadways at City facilities including parking lots.
• Assist with annual surplus sale and all City festivals and special events.
• Assist Maintenance Mechanic and Administrative staff as needed.
• Mandatory attendance and participation in: rotating on-call schedule, assigned overtime, civil emergencies, severe weather events including flooding and snow removal operations, special events, and call-outs.
• Light Plumbing and Electrical work.
• Electrical: Diagnose and replace faulty light switches, receptacles and lighting ballasts. Replace light bulbs.
• Plumbing: Replace faucets, Flush valves, P traps, and cable drains.

Minimum Training and Experience Required

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Knowledge of hand tools and of maintenance needs of public building facilities.
• Knowledge of and experience in building custodial work.
• Knowledge of basic aspects pertaining to electricity and plumbing.

Physical Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Ability to perform moderate manual labor for prolonged periods of time under difficult and/or severe weather working conditions including noise, odors and exhaust, traffic, extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, sleet, etc. while, either alone or in combination thereof, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry equipment and materials weighing 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds, a minimum distance of 10 feet.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify