Maintenance Worker III - 7070701

State of Missouri; West Alton (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a maintenance-focused professional to support the Katy Trail State Park from Machens to Matson. The role involves skilled trades across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds maintenance, with routine site cleaning and visitor assistance.

The position may require operating heavy equipment and ensuring safety with chainsaw use. A CDL may be required within six months, with a strong emphasis on detail and teamwork in a public park setting.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of on-the-job training in building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trades.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of skilled work in maintenance, natural resource stewardship, and repair or alteration of state buildings and facilities (Katy Trail State Park).
• Work in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete and masonry, painting, plastering and mechanical repair in facilities and grounds.
• Routine cleaning of park buildings, restrooms, campsites, and grounds.
• Operate and maintain lawn mowers, tractors, skid loader, trucks, chainsaws, leaf blowers and similar equipment.
• Basic computer skills for timekeeping, visitor assistance 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 report to and assist with work at Edward ‘Ted’ and Pat Jones - Confluence Point State Park, 1000 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO. Primary work duties will include assisting with maintenance on the Eastern section of the Katy Trail State Park, 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 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/historic site 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 is required to obtain and maintain a commercial operator’s license (CDL). 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.
• 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

• Four to six years of on-the-job training in building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trades. (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]

Or Sally Namassy, Recruiter at [e-mail]