Maintenance/Grounds Technician

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

3 weeks paid sick leave

13 paid holidays

Health (medical, dental, vision) and (

Job summary

State of Missouri Veterans Home is seeking a Maintenance/Grounds Technician to maintain and repair structures, systems, and grounds. If you enjoy hands-on outdoor work and a variety of duties, this role offers diverse tasks and on-call opportunities.

You will work across trades, support facility operations, and contribute to the Home’s safe, efficient environment for veterans. Prior experience and a valid license are required.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

1–3 years experience

Valid driver’s license

On-call availability

Weather tolerance

Job description

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.

Pay

• Hourly: $20.56 - $22.05
• Annual: $42,773.28 - $45,872.16
• 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 $25/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. We are here to answer any questions you may have.

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.