Waiver of minimum requirements may be considered. Substitutions may be allowed.

The facility operations specialist performs skilled building and utilities maintenance, repairs, and renovations to department facilities.

This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. Based on your work experience, skills, and education, you will be hired at either the entry, intermediate, or senior level of this job title. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

A day in the life:

• Performs on-site inspections of building and utility repairs and maintenance performed by contractors to ensure work meets required specifications.
• Installs and maintains heating and air conditioning equipment, power equipment, lighting fixtures, power panels and related building utilities.
• Repairs heating equipment, electrical systems, pumps, plumbing, utility lines, roofs, and related building maintenance.
• Recommends or performs preventative maintenance for buildings and utilities.
• Develops and prepares various building and utilities contracts for maintenance and repairs.

What you’ll need for success:

• Waiver of minimum requirements may be considered. Substitutions may be allowed.
• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET, plus completion of a formal post-secondary technical training program (at least 30 credit hours and one school year in duration) in building trades such as heating, air conditioning, carpentry, or electrical wiring.
• Two years of experience in building repair and maintenance.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special working conditions and job characteristics:

• Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight, travel.
• Job requires heavy physical exertion and effort.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Why you’ll love MoDOT:

• You’ll play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States.
• You’ll receive training opportunities and a chance to further your career.
• You’ll be able to take advantage of many benefits for you and your family while providing service to others in a culturally diverse workplace. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer.

At MoDOT, we value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT’s future and yours. If you’re looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work and a family-friendly environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.

Are you interested?

MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome you to apply.

For questions about this position or the status of your application, please e-mail: NWHR@MoDOT.mo.gov

Your application and ALL requested documents must be received by the closing date on the job posting.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.