Maintenance Worker

Job Description:

Maintenance Worker

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 is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, and will be located at Knob Noster State Park, 873 SE 10 Road, Knob Noster, MO 65336. This position typically works Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch break. This position will require working regularly rotating weekends, and working some nights, holidays, and special events as necessary. Shifts may vary occasionally with the time of year and to meet the needs of the facility.

• Responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled work in the alteration, maintenance, natural resource stewardship, and repair of state buildings and facilities.
• 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 grounds.
• 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.
• Operate and maintain lawn mowers, tractors, skid loader, trucks, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and similar mechanical equipment.
• Assist with prescribed burns, wildfire suppression, herbicide application, and other natural or cultural activities as directed with the c ompletion of Level 1 Prescribed Fire training.
• May also oversee a crew engaged in maintenance tasks.

This position may be required to obtain and maintain additional licenses/certifications. If required, and if you do not currently possess these license/certifications, you will be given six months to obtain necessary license/certification.

AND

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:

• One - three 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)

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.

Nikki Canada, Assistant Superintendent, at 660-563-2463 or Nicole.Canada@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

Salary:

$38,771-$39,036 per Year