Maintenance Worker II - 7030107

State of Missouri; Lebanon (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription insurance

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a maintenance worker for Bennett Spring State Park in Lebanon, MO. The role covers upkeep of facilities and grounds, operating lawn and grounds equipment, and supporting natural resource tasks.

Shifts are weekdays with flexibility for evenings or weekends and may require overnight stays for training sessions. A valid operator's license and any required certifications may be needed within six months.

Qualifications

• Technical competence gained through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience.
• Self-management with initiative and timely task completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills showing courtesy, sensitivity and respect.
• Honesty, fairness and ethical behavior in work.
• Resilience under pressure and positive, persistent attitude.
• Ability to hold self and others accountable for quality results.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled work in alteration, maintenance, and repair of state buildings and facilities.
• Work in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, masonry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair.
• Routine cleaning of park buildings, restrooms, campsites, and park grounds.
• Operate licensed vehicles and grounds equipment (tractors, mowers, etc.).
• Assist with prescribed burns, wildfire suppression, and related activities after training.
• May oversee a maintenance crew as needed.
• Possess or obtain required licenses/certifications within six months if applicable.

Skills

Technical competence

Self-management

Interpersonal skills

Honesty & integrity

Resilience

Accountability

Job description

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at Bennett Spring State Park 26250 Highway 64A, Lebanon, MO. Shifts are primarily Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch. Regular days off will be Saturday and Sunday but may vary. Shifts may vary with the time of year and to meet the needs of the facility; that could include working nights, weekends, holidays, evenings, and split shifts. Must be available to participate in meetings, workshops and seminars requiring overnight stays.

• Responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled work in the alteration, maintenance, natural resource stewardship, and repair of state buildings and facilities.
• Work in a variety of trade areas such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, and masonry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair in settings such as facilities, grounds, and cemeteries.
• Routine cleaning of park buildings, restrooms, campsites, and park grounds.
• Maintain a valid vehicle operator's license to operate and maintain licensed vehicles, as well as tractors, mowers, skid steer, and other grounds related equipment.
• Operate and maintain lawn mowers, tractors, skid loader, trucks, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and similar mechanical equipment.
• Assist with prescribed burns, wildfire suppression, herbicide application, and other natural or cultural activities as directed with the completion of Level 1 Prescribed Fire training.
• May also oversee a crew engaged in maintenance tasks.
• This position may be required to obtain and maintain appropriate commercial operator's license, 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 six months to obtain necessary license/certification.

AND

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• Honesty/Integrity: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
• Resilience: Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules

Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By

• 1 – 3 years of experience in any of the following trade areas: electrical, plumbing, concrete and masonry, carpentry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair. (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here.

How We Invest In You

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Gabriel DuMond, Park Superintendent at [phone] or [e-mail]