Salary: $ 1,449.93 to $1,478.93 (semi-monthly)

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, and will be located at Rock Bridge State Park, 5901 S. Highway 163, Columbia, MO 65203.

Why you’ll love this position:

We are looking for people to join our team who love serving others while working within one of Missouri’s finest examples of natural, cultural, and recreational resources for all to enjoy! Our benefits package can be reviewed with this link: https://oa.mo.gov/sites/default/files/Total-Benefits-Package-flyer.pdf

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled work in the alteration, maintenance, and repair of state buildings and facilities.
• Employees 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.
• Operate and maintain lawn mowers, tractors, skid loader, trucks, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and similar mechanical equipment.
• Assist with prescribed burns, wild fire suppression, herbicide application, and other natural or cultural activities as directed.
• May also oversee a crew engaged in maintenance tasks.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in any of the following trade areas: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair. (Education may be substituted for experience.)

Preferred Qualifications and Experience/Special Job Requirements

• Knowledge in a variety of trade areas including: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair.
• Skill and ability to operate tractors, mowers, skid steer, and other grounds related equipment.
• Ability to provide and follow directions.
• Ability to interpret and utilize technical manuals.
• Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Available to participate in meetings, workshops and seminars requiring overnight stays.
• Must be able 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 retail sales, email inquiries, and regular report tracking.
• This position may be required to have MDC’s Level 1 Prescribed Fire Training. If required, you will be given 12 months from the appointment date to obtain the necessary training.
• 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.

More reasons to love this position:

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. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found at https://oa.mo.gov/personnel/applicants.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Ben Nagy, Superintendent, at (573) 449-7402 or Ben.Nagy@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Amy Richards (DNR Recruiter), (573) 526-1640 or amy.richards@dnr.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.