DescriptionThe Department of Transportation and Public Works has an opening for a Building Systems Master Mechanic at their office in Clayton, Missouri. The qualified candidate will perform skilled journeyman level work in assigned facility and lead workers providing mechanical and maintenance work in all facilities outside normal business hours on an on call basis.Leading workers providing mechanical and maintenance work outside normal business hours on an on call basis distinguishes this job class from L622-Building Systems Specialist. The typical starting salary is between $24.83 - $29.80 / hour depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, 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: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:Examples of DutiesEssential Function ExamplesProvide mechanical and maintenance support and repair and lead workers in all County facilities including nights, weekends, and holidays on an on-call basis.Perform Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrical and/or plumbing maintenance, repair or installation work.Perform welding and sheet metal fabrication repair and maintenance.Provide on the job training for lower level employees and review work for accuracy.Marginal Function ExamplesMonitor and obtain supplies and equipment to ensure the availability of inventory for a designated work area.Remove snow and ice.Serve as backup for site or project foreman duties.Perform other duties as required or assigned.This document defines the job class as a whole and provides examples of work that may typically be performed by the assigned positions. It does not represent any single position.Minimum QualificationsEquivalent to completion of technical school, plus five years of building systems maintenance experience.Possession of a current, valid Driver's License.Possession of a Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification (MAC or ASE).Some positions require asbestos worker certification.Additional InformationSELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at . We only accept On-line applications.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: 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. St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 615-5429 Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966 An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: (314) 615-7703St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.Please click to view all of our benefits.
