Facility Operations Specialist Series - St. Louis District

Position closes 06/05/2026.

Note for internal applicants:
Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location:

General Services Barrett Station - 2309 Barrett Station Road, Ballwin, MO 63021.

The facility operations specialist performs skilled building and utilities maintenance, repairs, and renovations to department facilities. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

This opening is for one of our CAREER‑LADDER positions, offering the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process.

• Perform on‑site inspections of building and utility repairs and maintenance performed by contractors to ensure work meets required specifications.
• Install and maintain heating and air conditioning equipment, power equipment, lighting fixtures, power panels and related building utilities.
• Repair heating equipment, electrical systems, pumps, plumbing, utility lines, roofs, and related building maintenance.
• Recommend or perform preventative maintenance for buildings and utilities.
• Develop and prepare various building and utilities contracts for maintenance and repairs.

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET, plus completion of a formal post‑secondary technical training program (at least 30 credit hours and one school year) in building trades such as heating, air conditioning, carpentry, or electrical wiring, and two years of experience in building repair and maintenance; or
• Three years of experience in building repair and maintenance.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical‑physical examination.

• Job may require occasional statewide overnight travel.
• Job requires heavy physical exertion and effort.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

• None.

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.