Maintenance Worker II - 7031204

State of Missouri; Warsaw (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Medical, dental, vision and prescribed

Job summary

Missouri Department of Natural Resources in Warsaw, Missouri, seeks a Maintenance Worker for Harry S Truman State Park. The role covers semi-skilled maintenance, groundskeeping and repair across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, painting and related trades, with weekday hours 7:00am–3:30pm and seasonal variations.

You will perform cleaning, operate equipment, assist with prescribed burns and wildfire suppression, may lead a crew, and must obtain Water Distribution Level 1 and Wastewater

Qualifications

• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge through training or experience to perform tasks and advise others.
• Self-Management: Sets goals, works with minimal supervision, demonstrates initiative and commitment.
• Physical Strength and Agility: Bend, lift, climb, stand and walk for long periods; perform moderately heavy labor.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems, evaluates information, and recommends solutions.
• Industrial Equipment Operation: Knowledge of operating industrial equipment.
• Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools to construct objects and buildings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for semi-skilled work in alteration, maintenance, natural resource stewardship, and repair of state buildings and facilities.
• Work across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, masonry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair in facilities, grounds, and cemeteries.
• Routine cleaning of park buildings, restrooms, campsites, and park grounds.
• Maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license and operate licensed vehicles, tractors, mowers, skid steer, and related equipment.
• Operate and maintain lawn mowers, tractors, skid loader, trucks, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and similar equipment.
• Assist with prescribed burns, wildfire suppression, herbicide application, and related activities after Level 1 Prescribed Fire training.
• May oversee a maintenance crew; delegate or complete mowing/string trimming tasks.
• Achieve required certifications within the first year of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain Water Distribution Level 1 and Wastewater Treatment D licenses within 12 months if not currently held.

Skills

Technical Competence

Self-Management

Physical Strength

Problem Solving

Industrial Equipment

Building Construction

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 Harry S Truman State Park, 28761 State Park Road, Warsaw, Missouri 65355. Shift is primarily Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm with a half hour lunch break. 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.
• Keep track of mowing/string trimming that needs to be completed and either delegate or complete the task.
• Achieve Required Certifications within the first year of employment.
• This position is required to obtain and maintain a Water Distribution Level 1 and a Wastewater Treatment D license. If you do not currently possess either license, you will be given twelve (12) months from the first day of employment to obtain necessary licenses.

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.
• Physical Strength and Agility: Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Industrial Equipment Operation: Knowledge of principles and methods for operating industrial equipment.
• Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings

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 Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. 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.

Joshua Greer, Superintendent at 660-438-7711 or [e-mail]
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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at [e-mail]