Senior Maintenance Worker

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 will be located at Eleven Point State Park 1912 Y Highway Alton, MO 65606. Shifts are primarily 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m. (30-minute lunch break). Regular days off will be Saturday and Sunday but may vary with the time of the year to meet the needs of the facility. Must also work varying shifts depending on holiday, emergencies, and special events. Available to participate in meetings, workshops and seminars requiring overnight stays. Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.

• Responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled work in the alteration, maintenance, and repair of state buildings and facilities.
• Research, estimate, acquire bids and/or purchase materials for specific projects or repairs as needed.
• Employee will 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.
• Routine cleaning of park buildings, restrooms, and park grounds.
• Collaborate and problem-solve with team members and supervisors.
• Participate in stewardship work to include prescribed fire, invasive/exotic species control, and trail maintenance.
• Maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license to operate and maintain licensed vehicles, as well as tractors, mowers, and other grounds related equipment.
• Operate and maintain lawn mowers, tractors, trucks, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and similar mechanical equipment.
• Maintain a working knowledge of park rules, regulations, procedures, and policies.
• May oversee a seasonal crew engaged in maintenance tasks.

• This position may be required to obtain and maintain 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.

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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.
• Physical Strength and Agility : Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
• Building and Construction : Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.
• Mechanical : Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Four to six years of on-the-job training/experience in any of the following trade areas: building, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, or mechanical trades (Education may be substituted for 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.

Nick Kromrie, Park Superintendent at 417-683-2520 or Nicholas.kromrie@dnr.mo.gov

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

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• State of Missouri

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