Parks Maintenance Crew; Maintenance Worker I & Laborer On Call

Laborer On Call

The St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation is growing and currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team. These positions are assigned to a specific park or recreational facility that are located throughout St. Louis County. Laborer on Call positions typically work 40 hours per week. Positions assigned to recreation facilities typically work 40 hours per week (including evenings and weekends) from September through March.

Those assigned to parks typically work 40 hours per week (including some weekends) from April through October. There will be a starting salary of $15.19 per hour and there are no benefits provided. However, when available, vacancies for permanent jobs are posted and experience, training, and departmental work record are taken into consideration for promotion to these positions.

• 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 pavement repairs and construction.
• Performs various construction‑related activities.
• Performs related work as required.

These positions are full time and provide benefits. There will be a starting salary of $15.86 per hour. 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government.

For more information regarding this program, please visit  Starting salaries are contingent upon the candidate’s qualifications as well as budgetary considerations and other internal factors.

• Provide maintenance support for and minor repairs of County owned facilities by checking, cleaning, and repairing gutters and down spouts; cleaning and sanitizing plumbing fixtures; repainting building and exterior trim and graffiti.
• Provide custodial care and cleaning of County facilities or other designated indoor and outdoor areas by cleaning and maintaining offices, hallways, restrooms and public areas; cleaning and washing light fixtures; picking up and disposing of trash and hazardous wastes; emptying ash trays and trash in public areas; preparing and using routine cleaning solutions; setting up and breaking down chairs, tables, furniture and sound systems for special events.
• Perform routine painting and painting preparation tasks associated with the finishing of County facilities, property, and equipment by taping trim and edging; painting letters and signs; sanding, priming, striping, and painting surfaces.
• Perform maintenance tasks associated with the upkeep of parks and recreation sites by replacing or adding new sand or wood chips/mulch to playground areas; checking and performing preventive maintenance and basic repairs of drinking fountains; checking and repairing park signs/road signs; checking and repairing or replacing nets, wind screens, and tie‑downs on tennis courts; checking, replacing and realigning bumper stops; cleaning catch basins;
  
  and reporting safety hazards, damaged structures and equipment.
• Perform care and propagation tasks of trees, shrubs, turf and plants by cutting, removing and hauling away dead trees, tree stumps and shrubs; checking the condition of trees, turf and grounds; raking and manicuring grounds; planting trees, shrubs, and flowers; sowing grass and laying sod; spreading fertilizer or herbicides; and pruning or trimming trees, hedges, and shrubs.
• Provide routine maintenance and repairs of asphalt roadways and surfaces by patching asphalt and crack sealing; repairing potholes; and sealing asphalt surfaces.
• Assist skilled plumbers in performing preventive maintenance, major repair work or installation of various plumbing systems and equipment (e.g., water…