Building Maintenance Worker - Kennedy Recreation Complex

Building Maintenance Worker

St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation currently has a vacancy for Building Maintenance Worker at Kennedy Recreation Complex located at 6050 Wells Road, St. Louis, MO 63128 (across the street from Suson Park).

Work hours for this position will include both day and evening shifts including weekends. The starting salary for this position will be $15.18 hourly. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

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Examples of Duties

• Performs custodial care of facilities by cleaning and maintaining the building and recreational facilities, cleaning and sanitizing plumbing fixtures, sweeping, mopping and dusting, and stripping, waxing and buffing floors.
• Maintains ice rink utilizing ice re-surfacer and other day-to-day upkeep.
• Maintains swimming pool by cleaning, vacuuming and adding chemicals when necessary.
• Assists with rink and pool preseason prep and setup as well as end of season teardown.
• Sets up and breaks down furniture arrangements and sound systems for special events.
• Provides maintenance support and repair for facilities by replacing burned out bulbs, checking and repairing door hinges, locks and closures, checking and replacing HVAC unit filters, repainting building and exterior trim, and checking and lubricating pumps.
• May perform outside work including cutting grass, disposing of trash, and performing minor maintenance and repair of outside equipment.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license.

Additional Information

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.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information on this policy.