Maintenance/Grounds Technician

Our Veterans Home is “Always on Mission” for excellence not just in Veteran care, but in the facilities in which they live. As a Maintenance/Grounds Technician, no two days will be the same as you maintain and repair structures, systems, and grounds around the Home. If you are looking for a variety of hands-on work, want a challenge, and enjoy the outdoors, then the Veterans Home is the place for you.

Examples of Work

• Complete work in trade areas such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, concrete and masonry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair.
• Perform construction, preventative maintenance, monitoring, and repairs on the facility, machines, vehicles, and equipment.
• Operate various powered equipment, such as lawn tractors, forklifts, power tools, motorized hydraulic jacks, or related equipment.
• Participate in the maintenance of the Home’s grounds, including snow removal as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years of relevant experience
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Availability to work after scheduled hours and be on call for emergencies
• Tolerance to work in varying temperatures/weather conditions, dust, noise, confined spaces, on ladders and rooftops

Pay

Hourly: $20.56 - $22.05
Annual: $42,773.28 - $45,872.16
Pay based on experience

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Home
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $25/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption