Seasonal Maintenance

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 Montauk State Park 345 County Road 6670, Salem, Missouri 65560. This will be a temporary, seasonal position, not to exceed a total of 1,000 hours. Schedule will be established at the beginning of the season. Schedule will include working Saturday and/or Sunday, and holidays. Typical work week will be 20 to 40 hours per week.

Duration of Assignment: March through September

• Assist full-time staff with custodial work, such as cleaning shower houses and restrooms.
• Assist full-time staff with grounds maintenance work, such as string trimming, clearing woody debris, mulching, etc.
• Assist full-time staff with routine maintenance work, such as painting cabins, minor repairs,
• Assist full-time staff with stewardship activities, such as trail maintenance, invasive species control, restoring overgrown areas, etc.
• Work independently to complete routine tasks, such as picking up litter, clearing BBQ grills, cleaning picnic shelters, etc.
• Work independently to maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of park fleet vehicles.
• Maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle and small equipment safely. Must have reliable transportation.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• Listening: Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues such as body language in ways that are appropriate to listeners and 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.

High school diploma, equivalent, or working toward one or the other.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Experience to be Gained:

• Ability to work a job with diverse duties.
• Ability to work outside in a park.
• Ability to gain maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to gain hands on knowledge of park management.

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• State of Missouri

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