Lead Carpenter

Requisition Id: 4643


Salary: $52,932.00 - $66,060.00

Salary Grade: S8


Job Location: Commission Headquarters (JEFFE1)


Closing Date: October 16, 2026

Interview Date: TBD

Our 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 the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor,Fred Craig at View email address on click.appcast.io or at573 5224115x2894, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!

Summary/Objective

Maintain and repair the existing infrastructure and perform new construction

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain facilities and grounds infrastructure, including painting, carpentry and construction.
• Troubleshoot and perform electrical, concrete, HVAC, and plumbing repairs.
• Oversee and/or complete new construction projects by completing bids, assigning tasks and monitoring timesheets, progress, budgets, etc.
• Schedule and/or perform regular preventative maintenance tasks.
• Address all other repair or maintenance issues.
• Create work schedules, approve time off requests and verify time sheets for payroll.
• Troubleshoot and operate all hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
• Train staff on proper safety and equipment operating procedures.
• Procure materials for construction projects.
• Order tools and other inventory supplies, as needed.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and budget, and submit for payment.
• Approve and submit purchasing card reimbursement requests.
• Communicate with internal and external parties regarding maintenance needs and project status, by phone, email and in-person discussions.

Ancillary Job Duties

• Participate as a member of the District Coordination Team, and the Regional Safety Committee.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• Four (4) years of experience as a journeyman carpenter.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical trades.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work irregular work hours and weekends occasionally.
• Ability to travel extensively and be absent from home up to five days and four nights per week.
• Ability to perform all types of carpenter, concrete, plumbing, roofing and electrical work required for a completed building.

Leadership Competencies

• Holds self and team accountable for safety, conduct, performance, professional development, and public engagement.
• Models and upholds the Department's Code of Conduct, ensuring professional and ethical behavior.
• Motivates, coaches, and develops team members to achieve organizational goals and maximize performance.
• Applies strategic thinking, planning, budgeting, and conservation business principles to decision-making.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Department policies, procedures, and supervisory responsibilities.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement, analyzes root causes, and implements effective solutions.
• Gives and receives constructive feedback while providing timely coaching and support.
• Sets clear SMART objectives, provides resources, and empowers teams to take ownership of results.
• Balances operational efficiency with effective staff management to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborates across diverse perspectives, communicates clearly, and fosters a culture of innovation, accountability, organizational values, and talent development.
• Demonstrates strategic vision by understanding the long-term direction of the Department and Branch, aligning priorities and values, and communicating a clear path toward achieving program goals.

Work Environment

• Regularly work in outdoor weather where wet, humid conditions are possible.
• Occasionally work in confined spaces, and in high places, requiring the use of lift devices.
• Frequently exposed to vibration and loud noises associated with power tools requiring hearing protection.
• Occasionally exposed to oils, chemicals and airborne particles which may require the use of a respirator and to electrical hazards requiring proper specific safety procedures.

Physical Abilities

• Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
• Constantly operate tools and other machinery and regularly relocate machinery to other areas.
• Frequently ascends/descends a ladder whilst working.
• Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Regularly lift up to 75 pounds, correctly lift up to 100 pounds.
• Concentrated attention is required at all times.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Disclaimer

This 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 Notes

This 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.