Municipal Service Worker II (Park Maintenance)

The City of Clayton Parks & Recreation Department is seeking applicants for the position of Municipal Service Worker II. The Municipal Service Worker II position performs skilled and unskilled grounds and facility maintenance and repair of the City's parks and related facilities systems. This position may also lead other crew members to ensure completion of work is accomplished. This is a working lead position.

The City's Parks & Recreation Department's Mission is "to improve the quality of life for our citizens through the provision of comprehensive leisure services and recreational opportunities to individuals of all ages, abilities and interests in a safe, healthy, and pleasant environment." The Parks & Recreation Department is divided into two divisions - Parks and Recreation. The Parks Division is responsible for effective and efficient maintenance services for park grounds, recreational facilities, park equipment and vehicles, park landscaping services, construction projects and special event support for the Recreation Division and the City of Clayton. Parks and Recreation Organization Chart (PDF)

The City of Clayton is proud to provide world class service levels to a community which values the contributions of the professional team. Comprised of approximately 185 full-time and over 200 part-time and seasonal employees, the average full-time employee tenure is over ten years!

Key duties and responsibilities of the Municipal Service Worker II:

• Conducts routine inspections and troubleshoots and repairs HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, fountains, irrigation and lighting systems within the Parks and related structures.
• Schedules preventative maintenance needs on facility systems when necessary.
• Trains, provides direction, sets work priorities, and assigns the work of other crew members assigned to maintain the grounds and facilities of the Department. Follows through to ensure completion of work.
• Identifies maintenance and repair needs on various department facilities made prior to opening and closing seasonal venues.

These duties are normal for this position, but are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications of the Municipal Service Worker II Position:

• High School education of equivalent required. One (1) year post high school technical training in a trade's related program preferred.
• Four (4) years' work experience in park maintenance, landscaping or facility maintenance required, inclusive of responsibilities with HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, irrigation, arboriculture or electrical systems.
• Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Candidate Qualifications: ISA Certified Arborist, Horticultural experience

Employee Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary: $55,901.04.
• Generous paid leave, including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, community service, parental, military and pandemic leave. During the first year of service, leave accruals are prorated based on the date of hire.
• Comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, group term life insurance, City-paid AD&D, flexible spending account and dependent care assistance plan, deductible reimbursement, long-term disability, and additional voluntary AD&D and life insurance options for employee, spouse and dependents.
• Retirement plans including City pension and several deferred compensation plans.
• Tuition reimbursement program for employees, Missouri MOST 529 program to help save for education expenses, and the City is a qualifying public service employer for the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling and coaching services
• Platinum family membership to The Center of Clayton and Shaw Park Pool. Employee reciprocal memberships available for The Pointe in Ballwin and THE HEIGHTS in Richmond Heights.
• Transportation benefit available for employees to receive a 25% subsidy for the purchase of Metro passes, which are paid for on a pre-tax basis through payroll deduction.
• Voluntary identity theft protection available from Lifelock.
• Click here for further details on the City's benefit package.

Application & Pre-Employment Information

Applications for the Municipal Service Worker II position are accepted until an adequate pool of applicants have applied. This posting is subject to close at any time, so applicants are highly encouraged to apply early.

Successful candidates for the position will be required to successfully complete additional screening including, but not limited to the following: Background investigation, motor vehicle and/or DOT records check, employment, education and reference checks, pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Employment Notice

The City of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions made at the City of Clayton will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. It is the policy of the City of Clayton not to discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected statuses. The City of Clayton will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. The City of Clayton encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources.

This policy extends to all stages of the employment process, including but not limited to: recruiting or advertising for employment; evaluating the skills, education and experience of applicants; establishing rates of pay and terms, conditions and privileges of employment (including training opportunities); and promoting, upgrading, demoting, transferring, laying off and terminating employees.

Any employees with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their immediate supervisor, Human Resources, or the City Manager. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of retaliation. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Salary : $55,901