Maintenance and Grounds Technician

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri seeks a Maintenance and Grounds Technician for its Veterans Home, ensuring repairs and maintenance across various facilities. This hands-on position provides an opportunity to work outdoors, tackle diverse tasks, and engage with Veterans, offering stability and benefits including health insurance and generous leave policies.

Benefits

3 weeks paid vacation

Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance

Retirement plan

6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to work under varying conditions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and repairs on structures, systems, and grounds.
• Perform various maintenance tasks including electrical and plumbing work.
• Operate powered equipment and participate in snow removal.

Skills

Mechanical Repair

Electrical Work

Plumbing

Carpentry

Welding

Concrete and Masonry

Painting

Lawn Care

Operative Machinery

Education

Valid Driver's License

Relevant Experience (1-3 years)

Job description

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Our Veterans Home is “Always on Mission” for excellence not just in Veteran care, but in the facilities in which they live. As a Maintenance/Grounds Technician, no two days will be the same as you maintain and repair structures, systems, and grounds around the Home. If you are looking for a variety of hands-on work, want a challenge and enjoy the outdoors, then the Veterans Home is the place for you. Apply today!

Pay

• Hourly: $16.83 - $19.81
• Annual: $34,898.68 - $41,078.02
• Pay based on experience
  
  

Examples Of Work

• 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.
  
  

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 work in varying temperatures/weather conditions, dust, noise, confined spaces, on ladders and rooftops
  
  

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Home
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $75/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption
  
  

How To Reach Us

Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. Please look below to find the recruiter's contact information by location. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Cameron - 573-508-7133
• Cape Girardeau - 573-986-4061 OR 573-986-4023
• Mexico - 573-567-8327
• Mt. Vernon - 417-489-0167
• St. James - 573-301-6533
• St. Louis - 314-337-1761
• Warrensburg - 660-429-4690
  
  

At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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