Facility Maintenance Technician (40 hours Part time)

Missouri Department of Conservation

  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 7 days ago
Requisition Id: 4135Hourly Pay Rate: $16.58Hourly Pay Grade: H4Expected Work Schedule:Job Location: Cape Girardeau Nat Ctr (CAPEG2)Closing Date:09/05/2025Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please email the hiring supervisor, ​Jerry W Beckett , at Jerry.Beckett@mdc.mo.gov or call 573 2905858x4466 , during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!Summary/ObjectiveMaintain the grounds and other infrastructure.Ancillary Job Duties
  • Other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Duties
  • Maintain grounds through mowing, snow removal, concrete placement, and maintaining turf, trees, shrubs, and mulching, etc.
  • Operate and repair equipment for landscaping.
  • Control nuisance animals,and assist with prescribed burns.
  • Construct and maintain water features, native plant gardens, and fences.
  • Communicate with internal and external customers and stakeholders regarding facilities or conservation questions.
  • Complete daily Janitorial and Custodial duties to include cleaning and disinfecting exhibits, displays, restrooms, windows, steam cleaning carpet and entrance mats.
Education and Experience
  • At least one (1) year of related experience, including carpentry and HVAC maintenance experience.
  • Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to operate tools and equipment for land management.
  • Knowledge of basic wiring, plumbing, carpentry, and landscape maintenance and repairs.
  • Working knowledge of facility maintenance equipment and the use of cleaning chemicals.
  • Ability to define a problem, analyze relevant information, and develop solutions and plans to solve the problem.
  • Ability to interact with the general public in a professional manner.
  • Ability to develop cooperative working relationships.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work varying shifts and hours, as needed.
Work Environment
  • Frequently work in outdoor weather which may be hot, cold, wet or humid.
  • Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.
  • May be subject to exposure to mechanical oils, fumes or airborne particles and work near moving mechanical parts.
Physical Abilities
  • Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
  • Frequently operate tools and heavy equipment safely.
  • Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
  • Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, and three-dimensional vision
  • Regularly lift up to 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Concentrated attention is required at all times.
  • Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
DisclaimerThis job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.Exemption Status/Special NotesThis position has been determined to be Nonexempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed.MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.

Missouri Department of Conservation