Maintenance Worker I

Florissant, MO; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in public works is seeking a dedicated individual to perform a variety of essential tasks across different departments. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work and interacting with the community. Responsibilities include maintaining city streets, assisting with sanitation efforts, and ensuring parks are well-kept. The position requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with opportunities for growth through obtaining a Commercial Driver's License. Join a team committed to enhancing the quality of life in Florissant, MO, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and competitive hourly pay.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Pension Plan

Voluntary Benefit Plans

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; effective communication and public interaction skills are vital.
• Ability to handle stressful situations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks under supervision in various Public Works departments.
• Maintain and repair streets, assist in sanitation, and park maintenance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Public Interaction

Manual Labor

Driving Skills

Basic Maintenance Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Light Equipment

Dump Truck

Lawn and Power Equipment

Job description

Rate: $20.38 hourly

Full benefits package includes: MO Lagers Pension, medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability and various voluntary benefit plans

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine, semi-skilled tasks in relation to given assignments within a specific Department and/or Division:

• Works in conjunction with, and under the supervision of, the assigned Foreman, and/or Crew Leader or Maintenance Worker II overseeing a given task.
• Performs all required manual tasks needed to complete work orders.
• Maintains understanding and usage of tools and light equipment needed for work assigned.

Specific Department and/or Division Responsibilities

Street Division, Public Works Department:

• Maintains and repairs City's streets and roadways.
• Drives a dump truck with manual transmission.
• Responds to emergency call-outs for snow removal.
• Enforces all City ordinances related to the Street Division of the Public Works Department.

Sanitation and Health Division, Public Works Department:

• Picks up all animals running-at-large, having the potential to be a public nuisance or the potential to endanger the public health, safety and/or welfare.
• Advises residents on how best to handle insect problems.
• Advises and assists residents in baiting for rodents and resolving rodent problems.
• Assists in operation and maintenance of kennel in a safe, clean, and humane environment for all animals under the City's care.
• Keeps accurate records on animal adoptions, animal redemption, animals picked-up and disposed of, and animal bite cases.
• Maintains familiarity with City Ordinances, policies, and procedures regarding Health Division activities.
• Maintains familiarity with Wildlife Codes of Missouri Department of Conservation.
• Investigates all trash, debris and weed violations on residential and commercial properties throughout the City.
• Issues advisory letters, warning letters and court summons.
• Checks to ensure that all spay/neuter requirements have been met.
• Cuts grass, weeds, brush and trees, when needed.
• Cleans up abandoned properties.
• Is subject to emergency call-outs as is periodically required.
• Is subject to rotation on a monthly call-out of the Health Division.
• Performs inter-office and door-to-door deliveries as required.

Park Maintenance, Parks & Recreation Department:

• Mows and maintains park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields; mows weeds, cleans and maintains tennis courts and nets.
• Drags ball fields; lines fields for games.
• Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and restrooms.
• Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces park tables and slabs.
• Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
• Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
• Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering of the City's parks and open spaces under supervision of the City Forester.
• Operates tractors, mowers, jack hammers, trucks, buffers, washers, and other listed equipment as needed.
• Performs custodial work such as required and assigned, including: change light bulbs; sweep floors, mop, dump garbage and reline cans with liners; clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies; empty ash cans; clean spills; clean drinking fountains, tables, walls, fixtures, light fixtures, etc.; wash windows, walls, metal and woodwork; clean rain gutters.
• Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.
• Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis and basketball.
• Assists in the construction of new parks facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work.
• Keeps records of work completed.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.

Police Department:

• Performs custodial work such as required and assigned, including: change light bulbs; sweep floors, mop, dump garbage and reline cans with liners; clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies; empty ash cans; clean spills; clean drinking fountains, tables, walls, fixtures, light fixtures, etc.; wash windows, walls, metal and woodwork; clean rain gutters.
• Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.
• Performs minor repairs, remodeling, painting, as needed.

Performs other duties as directed.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

The person in this position must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to handle stressful situations is vital for this position.

Licenses and Certifications:

A valid driver's license, and the ability to, within six months of hiring, obtain and maintain a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with endorsement for Passenger/Bus is required for Health Division employees; and endorsement for Air Brakes is required for Parks and Street Division employees.

For Health Division, must obtain and maintain Department of Agriculture Certification as a Public Health Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran