Part-Time Facilities Grounds & Trades Helper

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is hiring a part-time laborer to support grounds maintenance and various trades tasks across state facilities. The role involves working outdoors, operating lawn equipment, and performing minor repairs within a team to ensure facilities meet safety and operational standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining grounds, assisting with electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks, and responding to service requests.

Qualifications

• No post-secondary education required, but willingness to learn essential.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with general groundskeeping and trades work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair of state buildings, facilities vehicles, and equipment.
• Maintain grounds around buildings, including debris removal, snow removal, and salt application.
• Assist in cleaning parking lots and patching/painting asphalt.
• Perform light electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs (including drywall/painting).
• Execute work orders in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Lawn mower

Tractor operation

Hand tools

Snow removal equipment

Job description

The State of Missouri is hiring a part-time laborer to support grounds maintenance and various trades tasks across state facilities. The role involves working outdoors, operating lawn equipment, and performing minor repairs within a team to ensure facilities meet safety and operational standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining grounds, assisting with electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks, and responding to service requests.