Senior Maintenance Worker

Salary: $1,716.24 - $1,750.56 semi-monthly *Salary may be commensurate of education and/or experience

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, and will be located at and will be assigned to the Rock Island Trail State Park with work assignments located over a large geographic area. The office for this position will be located at Missouri State Parks Central Warehouse, 5568 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach, MO 65065. Shift is Monday through Friday 7:30a.m. to 4:00p.m. (1/2 hour lunch break.)

Why you’ll love this position:

We are looking for people to join our team who love serving others while working within Missouri’s finest example of natural and cultural resources at Rock Island Trail State Park. Here, you will be part of a team that will work on the initial maintenance and development of the mostly undeveloped Rock Island Trail.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled work in the alteration, maintenance, 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, grounds, and cemeteries.
• Act as lead worker and provide training and direction for maintenance/ground technician, seasonal staff and volunteers. May also oversee a crew engaged in maintenance tasks.
• Make daily and weekly work assignments for all maintenance workers, seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Monitor and direct the efforts of all maintenance workers and the projects that are assigned to them.
• Assist in planning, scheduling and implementation of projects including small maintenance and repair and capital improvement.
• Complete reports including monthly vehicle reports; follow purchasing procedures and supply supporting documentation when purchases are made.
• Work with and assist landowners along the trail with issues that may arise helping clear downed trees/limbs.
• Fix and maintain fence along the corridor and work with landowners when fencing issues arise.
• Operation and maintenance of mowers, weed eaters, chainsaw, skid steer, and forklift.
• Haul small and heavy equipment using best practices for load securement.
• Inspect the trail and trail heads, removing any observed debris or trash and maintain Missouri State Park signage noting damage and recommend replacement when necessary.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Four to six years' experience in a variety of trade areas including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, masonry, painting, plastering, and mechanical trades. (Education may be substituted for experience.)

Preferred Qualifications and Experience/Special Job Requirements

• Knowledge in a variety of trade areas including: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair.
• Skill and ability to operate tractors, mowers, skid steer, and other grounds related equipment.
• Ability to provide and follow directions.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical manual.
• Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, evenings, and split shifts.
• Available to participate in meetings, workshops and seminars requiring overnight stays.
• Must be able to walk long distances on uneven terrain in all kinds of weather and environmental conditions and have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• This position may be required to obtain and maintain appropriate commercial operator’s license, water/wastewater certifications, and/or other required licenses/certification. If required and if you do not currently possess this license/certification, you will be given six months to obtain necessary license/certification.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Ron Bentch, Rock Island Trail Development Coordinator, at 573-489-8780 or ron.bentch@dnr.mo.gov

or

Amy Richards (DNR Recruiter), (573)-526-1640 or amy.richards@dnr.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.