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 is at Long Branch State Park, 28615 Visitor Center Road, Macon, MO 63552. This position typically works Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 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.

• Responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled work in maintenance, natural resource stewardship, and repair or alteration 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 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.
• Basic computer and customer service skills for timekeeping and regular report tracking.
• Assist with prescribed burns, wildfire suppression, herbicide application, and other natural or cultural activities as directed; including completion of Level 1 Prescribed Fire training.
• May also 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 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.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• 1-3 years of experience in any of the following trade areas: electrical, plumbing, concrete and masonry, carpentry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair. (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

Special Job Requirements:

• Knowledge in a variety of trade areas including electrical, plumbing, concrete and masonry, carpentry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair.
• Knowledge and ability to repair and maintain historic structures.
• Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Skill and ability to operate tractors, mowers, skid steer, and other grounds related equipment.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain chainsaws to include experience felling trees.
• Ability to provide and follow directions.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical manuals.
• Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, evenings, and split shifts.
• Available to participate in meetings, workshops and seminars requiring overnight stays.
• Ability to walk long distances on uneven terrain in all kinds of weather and environmental conditions and have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Basic computer and customer service skills to help with camping reservations, retail sales, email inquiries, and regular report tracking.
• Maintenance on historic buildings and structures may require employees to wear respirators, Tyvek suits, gloves and boots.
• May be required to do work from an aerial lift to trim trees.
• This position will be required to have Level 1 Prescribed Fire training. You will be given 12 months from the appointment date to obtain the necessary training. As a park employee, you will perform routine duties and/or assist with controlled burns or wildfires.

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.

Jered Wisdom, Superintendent at 660-773-5229 or Jered.Wisdom@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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