Maintenance and Grounds Technician

About the role

Do you enjoy working with your hands as an entry level maintenance technician, assisting in a variety of building, equipment, and grounds maintenance tasks? Are you looking for a great opportunity with even better benefits? Then this opportunity would be a great fit for you!

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor in connection with the receiving, handling, transportation and storage of building materials, furniture, equipment, supplies and other similar items.
• Complete a variety of semi-skilled work in the alteration, maintenance, and repair of state buildings, facilities vehicles, and equipment.
• Maintain grounds for buildings overseen through horticultural care, miscellaneous debris and trash disposal, snow removal and salt application.
• Assist in cleaning of parking lots and patching and painting asphalt.
• Perform light electrical, plumbing, drywall repairs, and painting.
• Maintain grounds for buildings overseen through horticultural care, miscellaneous debris and trash disposal, snow removal and salt application.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facilities, equipment and associated systems according to work orders or verbal instructions.
• Operate under general supervision; receive and act upon direction, guidance, and feedback on performance for continuous improvement.
• Answer emergency calls and occasionally travel to other facilities to provide coverage and assistance.
• Provide coverage at state facilities after hours and/or for emergency purposes (i.e., severe weather, snow removal, water leaks, fire, and more) to ensure facilities and grounds are properly maintained and cleared for team members and the public to conduct state business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prioritize excellent customer service for wide and diverse network of internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to internal teams, state agencies, state officials, contractors, and the public.
• Prior experience and general knowledge of light trades work; general maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to communicate, collaborate and lead with integrity in a manner that inspires trust and builds positive rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders and the public.
• Ability to understand and carry out time-sensitive instructions independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work outdoors under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to operate gas- and hand-powered lawn maintenance tools and equipment such as mowing machinery, tractors, and other motorized equipment.
• Excellent attendance, work ethic, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to properly lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Safety-first mindset with considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions (OSHA 10 and/or 30 preferred, but FMDC can provide if needed.)
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits

• The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.
• Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.

Pay

Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

Schedule

This position is classified as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician (click to learn more).