Utility Worker - Parks

City-of-Springfield-; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield’s Springfield‑Greene County Parks Department is seeking an independent, self‑motivated Utility Worker to join our Park Operations team. You will perform maintenance, construction, and repair work on parks and facilities including parks, trails, fitness centers, pools, and athletic complexes.

This role supports caring for over 3,200 acres across 105 locations, with a CDL requirement for many assignments, and certification requirements such as Public Pool & Spa Operator and

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of experience in the maintenance, construction, and/or repair of facilities, infrastructure, buildings, grounds, and/or equipment with experience in pavement, lighting, mechanical and/or electrical systems (electrical = 240 to 480 volts), HVAC, welding, and/or plumbing systems.
• Experience must be commensurate with repair and maintenance specialty required for current vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, construction and repair work on parks, trails, fitness centers, pools, athletic complexes and more.
• Support maintenance of 105 park locations and over 3,200 acres of park property.

Skills

Two years maintenance experience

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

HVAC

Plumbing

Job description

The Springfield‑Greene County Parks Department is seeking an independent, self‑motivated, hard‑working individual to join our Park Operations team as a Utility Worker. This position is responsible for performing maintenance, construction and repair work on various parks and facilities. These include parks, trails, fitness centers, pools, athletic complexes, and more.

It takes a lot to maintain all 105 Springfield‑Greene County Park Board locations, ranging from neighborhood parks, multi‑use recreational facilities, natural resource areas, special use facilities and aquatic facilities. Our Park Operations maintenance staff work daily to contribute to the care and beautification of over 3,200 acres of park property.

Learn more about our award‑winning, accredited Parks department at: http://www.parkboard.org.

Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

We have amazing benefits including employer-paid retirement and health insurance for employees. Have questions about benefits? Click here!

Experience, Education, and Training

• A minimum of two years of experience in the maintenance, construction, and/or repair of facilities, infrastructure, buildings, grounds, and/or equipment with experience in pavement, lighting, mechanical and/or electrical systems (electrical = 240 to 480 volts), HVAC, welding, and/or plumbing systems;

AND

• Experience must be commensurate with repair and maintenance specialty required for current vacancy.

Licensing/Certification

• A valid Driver's License is required. Most work assignments require a valid class "A" or "B- with airbrakes" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) be obtained within the probationary period for all assignments except Dickerson Park Zoo.
• Incumbents assigned to Parks must obtain Public Pool & Spa Operator Certification within first year of employment and Playground Safety Certification is desirable.
• Chlorofluorocarbon certification (CFC) is required for certain vacancies.
• Some assignments require Certification for Backflow Prevention within first year of employment.

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre‑employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on‑line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.