Maintenance Worker I - Faust Park

St. Louis County; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation seeks a Maintenance Worker I for Faust Park. Typical shift is Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.

to 2:30 p.m., with some weekend work possible. Starting pay is $15.86 per hour, with a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off policy. Essential duties include general roadway and grounds maintenance, sign fabrication and service, and care of historic buildings and park grounds.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform general roadway or grounds maintenance and sign manufacturing, installation and service on a specialized crew.
• Repair and replace asphalt roadways and surfaces.
• Maintain, repair or install concrete structures or surfaces.
• Assist with the care and preservation of 20+ historic buildings.
• Help with large events such as Folk Life Festival.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation currently has a vacancy for Maintenance Worker I at Faust Park.

Work hours for this position will primarily include Mondays - Fridays, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. but may include some weekends.

The typical starting salary is $15.86 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Essential Function Examples

• Perform general roadway or grounds maintenance and sign manufacturing, installation and service on a specialized crew.
• Repair and replace asphalt roadways and surfaces.
• Maintain, repair or install concrete structures or surfaces.
• Assist with the care and preservation of 20+ historic buildings.
• Help with large events such as Folk Life Festival.

Marginal Function Examples

• Care for and clean designated indoor and outdoor areas.
• Provide care and propagation for trees, shrubs, turf and plants.
• Remove snow and ice.
• Perform assigned duties during mandatory snow shift.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Applicants must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED and a possess valid driver's license.

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at [phone] for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor

Clayton, MO63105

[phone]

Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Fax: [phone]

www.stlouiscountymo.gov