Maintenance Worker II - 7051011

State-of-Missour; Lawson (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Missouri Department of Natural Resources seeks a maintenance-focused professional for Watkins Woolen Mill State Park in Lawson. The role covers maintenance, natural resource stewardship, and repairs across facilities and grounds, requiring proficiency in multiple trades and a service-oriented approach.

Candidate will handle scheduling, basic timekeeping, and equipment operation, with required weekend, holiday, and event coverage. CDL or licenses may be pursued within six months if needed.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in trade areas such as electrical, plumbing, concrete and masonry, carpentry, painting, plastering, or mechanical repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled maintenance, natural resource stewardship, and repair or alteration of state buildings and facilities.
• Work in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete and masonry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair across facilities and grounds.
• Routine cleaning of park/historic site buildings, restrooms, campsites, and grounds.
• Maintain and operate vehicles and grounds-related equipment (tractors, mowers, skid steers, etc.).
• Operate lawn mowers, tractors, skid loaders, trucks, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and similar equipment.
• Utilize basic computer skills for timekeeping and reporting.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Management

Building and Construction

Electrical

Plumbing and Pipefitting

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 Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site, 26600 Park Road N., Lawson, MO. This position typically works Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch break. Shifts may vary occasionally at the time of year and to meet the needs of the facility. This position will need to be available to work weekends, holidays, and special events as assigned. Off-season weekend work is generally on predictable rotation.

• Responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled work in maintenance, natural resource stewardship, and repair or alteration 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 and grounds.
• Routine cleaning of park/historic site buildings, restrooms, campsites, and 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.
• Basic computer and customer service skills for timekeeping and regular report tracking.
• Assist with prescribed burns, wildfire suppression, herbicide application, and other natural or cultural activities as directed; including 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 (CDL), water/wastewater certifications, and/or other required licenses/certifications. 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:

• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• 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.
• Building and Construction : Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.
• Electrical : Knowledge of electrical equipment, components, instruments, and systems, including their design, installation, testing, uses, repair, or maintenance.
• Plumbing and Pipefitting : Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to install, maintain, or repair pipelines, pipe systems, and fixtures, including water, air, steam, gas, chemicals, or sewage.

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.

Mike Beckett, Superintendent at 816-580-3387 or [e-mail]