Maintenance Worker III - 7030604

State of Missouri; Salem (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri at Montauk State Park in Salem, MO seeks a versatile maintenance worker to operate, maintain and repair water/wastewater systems and park facilities. The role requires regular weekends, nights and holiday shifts across a range of trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs.

You'll perform routine park upkeep, assist in project material sourcing, and participate in stewardship work.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of on-the-job training/experience in trade areas (Education may be substituted for experience).
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
• Must obtain and maintain licenses/certifications such as water/wastewater and DSP Level 1 within six months if required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair the park’s water and wastewater systems.
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled work in maintenance and repair of state buildings and facilities.
• Research, estimate, acquire bids and/or purchase materials for specific projects or repairs.
• Work in trades such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete and masonry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair.
• Routine cleaning of park buildings, restrooms, campsites, and park grounds.
• Collaborate and problem-solve with team members and supervisors.
• Participate in stewardship work including prescribed fire; DSP Level 1 training within 12 months.
• Maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license and operate grounds equipment.
• May oversee a crew engaged in maintenance tasks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Carpentry

Self-Management

Leadership

Mechanical

Plumbing and Pipefitting

Adaptability

Education

Trade experience in building, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, or mechanical trades

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 Montauk State Park, 345 County Road 6670, Salem, Mo. Shifts are primarily 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1 hour lunch break). Regular days off will be Saturday and Sunday but may vary with the time of the year to meet the needs of the facility. Must also work varying shifts depending on holiday, emergencies, and special events. This position requires working regular weekends, nights, and holidays.

• Operate, maintain, and repair the park’s water and wastewater systems.
• Responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled work in the alteration, maintenance, and repair of state buildings and facilities.
• Research, estimate, acquire bids and/or purchase materials for specific projects or repairs as needed.
• Employee will 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.
• Collaborate and problem-solve with team members and supervisors.
• Participate in stewardship work to include prescribed fire, invasive/exotic species control, and trail maintenance. Must complete DSP Level 1 Prescribed Fire Training within the first 12 months of employment.
• 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.
• Maintain a working knowledge of park rules, regulations, procedures, and policies.
• May oversee a crew engaged in maintenance tasks.
• This position is required to obtain and maintain appropriate commercial operator’s license, water/wastewater certifications, and/or other required licenses/certification. This includes Drinking Water Distribution Level 1 (DS1) and Wastewater D certifications. 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.
• Carpentry: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct, install, finish, or repair wooden objects or structures.
• 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.
• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and 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.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By

• Four to six years of on-the-job training/experience in any of the following trade areas: building, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, or mechanical trades (Education may be substituted for 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.