Maintenance Worker II

These positions will work at an assigned park location. Currently, there is a vacancy in the West Area at Creve Coeur Park but the list being created from this posting may be used to fill vacancies throughout the County parks system.

The typical starting salary range is between $ $19.67 hourly depending upon the candidates qualifications as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website

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Examples of Duties

Serves as a lead person of the crew in absence of the park supervisor.

Cleans and performs maintenance of restrooms, shelters, picnic sites, athletic fields, trails, amphitheater, and other facilities.

Mows and trims grounds.

Performs trash removal and pick-up.

Sets-up equipment and materials for programs and events.

Breaks-down and cleans up after programs and events.

Assists with snow and ice removal.

Performs various construction related activities.

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years building and grounds maintenance experience preferably including experience in a lead or supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.

Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT:??A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.?

Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade.? A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.? Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire.? Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.? ?

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.? Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory.? The cost of screening will be covered?by the County.

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.

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