Municipal Service Technician I- Business Area

ZipRecruiter; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Clayton is looking for a Municipal Service Technician I to maintain the Business District's cleanliness and support Public Works operations. This role requires manual labor, reporting code violations, and working with neighboring agencies. Applicants should have a high school diploma and experience with hand tools.

Benefits

Paid leave including vacation, sick, personal, holidays

Comprehensive insurance: health, dental, vision

Retirement plans including a city pension

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Transportation subsidy for Metro passes

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in infrastructure maintenance or with hand tools.
• Class B CDL or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform unskilled manual labor to maintain cleanliness of the Business District.
• Identify and report potential code violations.
• Support general Public Works operations.

Skills

Infrastructure Maintenance

Hand Tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Clayton Public Works Department is seeking applicants for the Municipal Service Technician I - Business Area position. This role involves performing unskilled manual labor to maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the Business District, identifying and reporting potential code violations, supporting general Public Works operations, and serving as a liaison for issues requiring attention from neighboring agencies. Specific duties may vary depending on assigned areas within the department. See the full job description for further details.

About the Department

The Public Works Department's mission is to Provide exceptional service and sustainable infrastructure that promotes valued neighborhoods. The department is divided into four divisions: Engineering and Administration, Operations, Facilities Maintenance, and Fleet Services. This position is based in the Operations Division, responsible for maintaining and repairing streets, alleys, sidewalks, parking facilities, streetlights, traffic control, forestry, landscaping, snow/ice removal, and leaf collection.

About the City

The City of Clayton prides itself on delivering world-class service to a community that values its professional team, comprising approximately 185 full-time and over 200 part-time and seasonal employees, with an average tenure of over ten years.

Employee Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $47,632.00
• Paid leave including vacation, sick, personal, holidays, community service, parental, military, and pandemic leave. Leave accruals are prorated during the first year.
• Comprehensive insurance: health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, flexible spending, and dependent care assistance.
• Retirement plans including a city pension and deferred compensation options.
• Tuition reimbursement, Missouri MOST 529 college savings plan, and eligibility for PSLF program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and coaching.
• Memberships to local recreational facilities, with reciprocal options.
• Transportation subsidy for Metro passes.
• Voluntary theft protection from Lifelock.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience in infrastructure maintenance or with hand tools
• Class B CDL or ability to obtain within six months

Successful candidates will undergo additional screening, including background checks, driver license verification, physical and drug tests.

Application Process

This posting may close early; early application is encouraged. Contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 314-290-8448 for questions.

Employment Notice

The City of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, ancestry, creed, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected classes. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. Employees are encouraged to report discrimination concerns without fear of retaliation. Engaging in unlawful discrimination will result in disciplinary action, including termination.