Maintenance Worker II

Job Overview

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values:
Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri and committed to protecting our environment and serving its citizens.

Position will report to and assist with work at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, 5901 S. Highway 163, Columbia, MO 65203. Primary work duties include maintenance on the Mid-West section of the Katy Trail from Pilot Grove to Mokane. Typical work schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a 30‑minute lunch break. Shift times may vary occasionally.

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled work in maintenance, natural resource stewardship, and repair or alteration of state buildings and facilities. Work area includes Katy Trail State Park.
• Work in various trade areas such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete and masonry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair in settings such as facilities and grounds.
• Routine cleaning of park buildings, restrooms, campsites, and park grounds.
• Maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license to operate and maintain licensed vehicles, tractors, mowers, skid steer, and other grounds‑related equipment.
• Operate and maintain lawn mowers, tractors, skid loaders, trucks, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and similar mechanical equipment.
• Basic computer and customer service skills for timekeeping and regular report tracking.
• Assist with prescribed burns, wildfire suppression, herbicide application, and other natural or cultural activities as directed; including completion of Level 1 Prescribed Fire training.
• May also oversee a crew engaged in maintenance tasks.

This position may be required to obtain and maintain an appropriate commercial operator’s license, water/wastewater certifications, and/or other required licenses/certifications. If required and the candidate does not currently possess this license/certification, they will be given six months to obtain the necessary license/certification.

• Attention to Detail:
  Thorough and conscientious, with a focus on precision during all tasks.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect, and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people.
• Self‑Management:
  Sets well‑defined goals, demonstrates initiative and commitment, works with minimal supervision, and is motivated to achieve timely completion of assignments.

Equivalent to 1‑3 years of experience in any of the following trade areas: electrical, plumbing, concrete & masonry, carpentry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair. Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience.

Our benefits package and flexible 40‑hour work week promote the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance.

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross‑media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.