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.
This position will be located at
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, 5901 S. Highway 163, Columbia, MO 65203. This position typically works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch break. Shifts may vary occasionally with the time of year and to meet the needs of the facility.
- Perform a variety of skilled work in the alteration, maintenance, natural resource stewardship, and repair of state buildings and facilities.
- Complete skilled work in a variety of trade areas such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete and masonry, painting, plastering, heating and cooling, 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.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain chainsaws to include experience felling trees.
- Plan, organize, and inventory parts/supplies and maintain a running database.
- This position will be working with a diverse client base, including members of the public and other park staff. The ability to work well with others, willingness to learn, and a positive outlook will assist the candidate in being successful in this position.
- Assist with prescribed burns, wildfire suppression, herbicide application, and other natural or cultural activities as directed with the completion of Level 1 Prescribed Fire training.
- Oversee a crew engaged in maintenance tasks.
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 these license/certifications, 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.
- Customer Service : Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
- 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.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
- Four to six years of on-the-job training in building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trades.
(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.
Ben Nagy, Superintendent, at (573) 449-7402 or Ben.Nagy@dnr.mo.gov
Or
Amy Richards (Recruiter), 573-526-1640 or dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov
Closing Date/Time: 2024-05-01
