Facility Operations Specialist - Springfield

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: District Office Complex (3025 E. Kearney, Springfield, MO 65803)

If selected for further consideration, you will be contacted to schedule an interview for June 18, 2025.

Why you’ll love this position:

The facility operations specialist performs skilled building and utilities maintenance, repairs, and renovations to department facilities. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

• Perform on-site inspections of building and utility repairs and maintenance performed by contractors to ensure work meets required specifications.
• Install and maintain heating and air conditioning equipment, power equipment, lighting fixtures, power panels and related building utilities.
• Repair heating equipment, electrical systems, pumps, plumbing, utility lines, roofs, and related building maintenance.
• Recommend or perform preventative maintenance for buildings and utilities.
• Develop and prepare various building and utilities contracts for maintenance and repairs.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight, travel.
• Job requires heavy physical exertion and effort.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET, plus completion of a formal post-secondary technical training program (at least 30 credit hours and one school year in duration) in building trades such as heating, air conditioning, carpentry, or electrical wiring, AND two years of experience in building repair and maintenance, OR
• Three years of experience in building repair and maintenance.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, 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 .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Southwest District Human Resources at swhr@modot.mo.gov

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