Maintenance Worker II - 7070702

State-of-Missour; West Alton (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Life insurance

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Missouri Department of Natural Resources in West Alton, MO is seeking a maintenance technician to support Katy Trail State Park operations. You will perform semi-skilled tasks across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds work, ensuring facilities are well-kept and safe for visitors.

Role involves varied shifts, routine inspections, and collaboration with a team. Candidates should have 1–3 years in trades, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate chainsaws and basic

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, natural resource stewardship, and building repair.
• Strong attention to detail and safety practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled maintenance work in Katy Trail State Park area.
• Operate basic equipment and perform routine cleaning of facilities.
• Maintain timekeeping records and assist park visitors.
• Possess or obtain required licenses/certifications as needed.
• Oversee crew engaged in maintenance tasks when assigned.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Management

Education

1-3 years of trades experience

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 Edward ‘Ted’ and Pat Jones - Confluence Point State Park, 1000 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO. Work duties will also include assisting with maintenance on the Eastern section of the Katy Trail, which goes from Machens to Matson. This position typically works Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 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.

• Responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled work in maintenance, natural resource stewardship, and repair or alteration of state buildings and facilities. Work area includes Katy 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.
• Operate and maintain lawn mowers, tractors, skid loader, trucks, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and similar mechanical equipment.
• Basic computer and customer service skills for timekeeping, assisting visitors, and regular report tracking.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain chainsaws to include experience felling trees.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

James “Nick” Love, Superintendent, at 636-899-1135 or [e-mail]

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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at [e-mail]