Lead Park Maintenance Technician — Trades & Projects

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Medical, dental, vision and insurance

40-hour work week

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking a Maintenance Specialist at Hawn State Park, St. Genevieve, MO. The role involves leading and performing construction, repairs, and routine maintenance of park facilities, buildings, and grounds, with weekend work during April–October and some holidays.

Expect to plan projects, manage staff tasks, and ensure safety and compliance. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, procurement, and stewarding natural and cultural resources.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of experience in a variety of trade areas including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete and masonry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair (substitutions may be allowed).
• Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Work shifts will vary according to facility demands and will include working two weekends per month from April to October and various holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in construction projects or facility repairs including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting and masonry work.
• Skilled work in facility maintenance, grounds maintenance, construction and repair of buildings and trail system, and routine cleaning of structures.
• Assist with assigning tasks to and reviewing work of other maintenance staff and seasonal maintenance staff.
• Perform, oversee and ensure completion of routine preventive maintenance and necessary repairs to vehicles, mowers, tractors, and other equipment.
• Propose future small projects, capital improvement projects and equipment needs.
• Planning and implementation of general cleaning and cyclical maintenance.
• Direct and perform facility maintenance and upkeep according to facility plans, including vehicle and equipment maintenance, grounds keeping, buildings and structures maintenance, infrastructure and tree trimming.
• Purchase operating supplies, parts and project materials as necessary. Become familiar with and follow all procurement rules and procedures.
• Assist with stewardship of resources, both natural and cultural. Participate in controlled burns, invasive plant removal and other resource management related projects.
• Maintain a working knowledge of park rules, regulations, procedures and policies. Attend mandatory and other trainings including overnight stays to learn new or enhance existing skills.
• Fire Certification, S-190 or MDC Level 1, must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.
• This position is required to obtain and maintain water/wastewater certifications, and/or other required licenses/certification. If required and if you do not currently possess this license/certification, you will be given twelve months to obtain necessary license/certification.

Skills

Building and Construction

Carpentry/Woodworking

Learning

Mechanical

Plumbing and Pipefitting

Problem Solving

Job description

The State of Missouri is seeking a Maintenance Specialist at Hawn State Park, St. Genevieve, MO. The role involves leading and performing construction, repairs, and routine maintenance of park facilities, buildings, and grounds, with weekend work during April–October and some holidays.

Expect to plan projects, manage staff tasks, and ensure safety and compliance. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, procurement, and stewarding natural and cultural resources.