Maintenance Worker II - 7070530

State-of-Missour; Knob Noster (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour work week

Paid vacation and sick leave

Professional development

Job summary

Missouri Department of Natural Resources seeks a Park Maintenance Technician at Knob Noster State Park to assist with maintenance on Katy Trail State Park and Rock Island Trail. Tasks include semi-skilled trades, building upkeep, and grounds care, with attention to detail and strong customer service.

The role requires flexibility in trades, occasional licenses, and a 40-hour week schedule with Tue-Fri shifts 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., plus professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, plumbing, concrete, masonry, carpentry, painting, plastering, or mechanical repair.
• Basic computer and customer service skills for timekeeping and reporting.
• Equivalent to 1-3 years of trade-area experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled work in alteration, maintenance, natural resource stewardship and repair of state buildings and facilities.
• Work in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete and masonry, painting, plastering and mechanical repair in park settings.
• Routine cleaning of park buildings, restrooms, campsites and park grounds.
• Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment, including tractors, mowers and related tools.
• Provide basic computer and customer service support for timekeeping and reporting; may supervise a maintenance crew.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Management

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 report to and assist with work at Knob Noster State Park, 873 SE 10 Road, Knob Noster, MO 65336. Primary work duties will be assisting with maintenance on the west section of Katy Trail State Park, which goes from Clinton to west of the Pilot Grove trailhead, and the west section of the Rock Island Trail, which goes from Windsor to Pleasant Hill. This position typically works Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch break. Shifts may vary occasionally with the time of year and to meet the needs of the facility.

AND

• Responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled work in the alteration, maintenance, natural resource stewardship, and repair of state buildings and facilities. Work area includes Katy Trail State Park and Rock Island Trail State Park.
• 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 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.
• 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/certification. If required, and if you do not currently possess this license/certification, you will be given six months to obtain necessary license/certification.

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.

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.

Michael Thompson, Knob Noster/Katy Trail Assistant Superintendent, at 660-563-2463 or [e-mail]

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Sally Namassy, Recruiter, 573-526-1640 or [e-mail]