Parks Maintenance Crew; Maintenance Worker I & Laborer On Call

Laborer On Call

Positions typically work 40 hours per week. Those assigned to recreation facilities work 40 hours per week (including evenings and weekends) from September through March. Those assigned to parks work 40 hours per week (including some weekends) from April through October.

Starting salary $15.19 per hour. No benefits are provided. 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.

This is a full‑time position that provides benefits. Starting salary $15.86 per hour. We offer a competitive benefits package and a generous paid time off (PTO) policy.

• 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 drainage, gas lines).
• Set up and break down furniture arrangements and sound systems for special events.
• Provide maintenance support and repair for facilities by replacing burned‑out bulbs, filters, repainting building and exterior trim, and checking lubricating pumps.
• Perform related work as required.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.

The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615‑5429 for more information on this policy.