Maintenance Worker III - 7060801

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a skilled maintenance professional for Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site in New Madrid, MO. The role covers facility and grounds upkeep, historic building care and event support, with travel to related sites as needed.

The position requires experience in trades, ability to operate a vehicle, and willingness to work nights, weekends and occasional overnight trainings. Competitive benefits and a base salary apply.

Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years of experience in electrical, plumbing, concrete, masonry, carpentry, painting, plastering, or mechanical repair (additional education or experience may substitute).
• Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and participate in overnight stays for meetings or events.
• Must be able to perform strenuous outdoor work in extreme weather and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Skilled work in facility maintenance, grounds maintenance, construction and repair of buildings and structures.
• Repair and maintain historic 1860s mansion using period-appropriate materials and techniques.
• Direct and perform facility maintenance and upkeep per facility plans including vehicle and equipment maintenance and grounds upkeep.
• Lead or participate in construction projects or repairs (woodworking, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry) and procure materials per rules.
• Assist with stewardship of natural and cultural resources; participate in controlled burns and invasive plant removal.
• Maintain knowledge of park rules, regulations and trainings; attend mandatory trainings including overnight stays.
• Dress in 1860s period clothing for events and assist with decor for Christmas Candlelight Open House.
• May be required to obtain water/wastewater certifications or other licenses; six months to obtain as needed.
• Maintain Level 1 Prescribed Fire training and CPR certification; six months to obtain if required.

Skills

Carpentry/Woodworking

Building and Construction

Self Management

Attention to Detail

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 Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, 312 Dawson Rd, New Madrid MO 63869. Candidates will typically work 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with a ½ hour nonpaid lunch. Overnight travel and working weekends with special events are possible.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variation in the workday. In this position, you will have the opportunity to assist in stewardship and maintenance activities. This includes prescribed burns, invasive species management, and performing various maintenance and repair projects around the park. You will have the opportunity to see firsthand how your work impacts the thousands of visitors at the park annually.

• This is skilled work in facility maintenance, grounds maintenance, construction and repair of buildings, woodworking, routine cleaning of structures, maintenance/repair of equipment and the operation of Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site and Towosahgy State Historic Site.
• Repair and maintain historic 1860’s mansion using period correct materials and techniques. Understand the concept of historic preservation and importance of protecting and preserving the historic fabric of original buildings and furnishings.
• Direct and perform facility maintenance and upkeep according to facility plans, including vehicle and equipment maintenance, grounds keeping, buildings and structures maintenance, infrastructure and tree trimming.
• Lead or participate in construction projects or facility repairs including woodworking, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting and masonry work. Research, estimate, acquire bids and/or purchase materials for specific projects or repairs as needed, following procurement rules and procedures.
• Assist with stewardship of resources, both natural and cultural. Participate in controlled burns, invasive plant removal and other resource management related projects.
• Maintain a working knowledge of park rules, regulations, procedures and policies. Attend mandatory and other trainings including overnight stays to learn new or enhance existing skills.
• Dress in 1860’s period clothing for special events and occasional riverboat tours. Assist with decorating the house for Christmas Candlelight Open House. Assist with other special events, occasionally outside of regular working hours.
• This position may be required to obtain and maintain appropriate 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 twelve months to obtain necessary license/certification.
• This position is required to maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license and will be required to obtain and maintain Level 1 Prescribed Fire training certification and CPR certification. If required and if you do not currently possess this certification, you will be given six months to obtain necessary certification.
• This position is required to maintain Level 1 Prescribed Fire training certification and CPR certification. If required and if you do not currently possess this certification, you will be given six months to obtain necessary certification.

AND

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Carpentry/Woodworking: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct, install, finish, or repair wooden objects or structures.
• Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools to construct objects, structures and buildings.
• 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.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By

• 4 - 6 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.)

Preferred Qualifications And Experience/Special Job Requirements

• Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, evenings, and split shifts. Must work on weekends of special events.
• Available to participate in meetings, workshops and seminars requiring overnight stays.
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical outdoor work in extreme or inclement weather conditions, able to stand or walk on uneven terrain for extended periods, lift, carry and load up to 50 pounds repeatedly, bend, stoop, crawl and work on elevated surfaces, operate equipment for extended timeframes such as mowers, tractors, trimmers, backpack blowers, and climb ladders.

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.

Vicki Jackson, Historic Site Administrator at 573-748-5340 or [e-mail]

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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at [e-mail]