Maintenance Worker

TITLE: Maintenance Worker

FLSA STATUS:   Full-Time, Non-Exempt

SALARY:   $17.00 hourly

SHIFT:   Monday - Friday; 3 pm - 11 pm

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under general supervision,‭ ‬performs a variety of work in the general maintenance and repair of buildings,‭ ‬facilities,‭ ‬and equipment.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent certification and‭ ‬minimum of‭ ‬one year‭ ‬related‭ ‬experience.

Knowledge of:‭ ‬carpentry,‭ ‬plumbing,‭ ‬glass replacement,‭ ‬painting,‭ ‬masonry,‭ ‬grounds keeping,‭ ‬appliance repair,‭ ‬and electrical wiring‭; ‬maintenance of hand tools and gas-powered equipment‭; ‬standard practices and tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities‭; ‬safety practices and procedures related to the building trades.‭ ‬Must be mechanically inclined and familiar with tools normally found in a maintenance department.‭ ‬Excellent basic math skills‭ ‬required.‭ ‬Ability to effectively use a variety of hand/power tools.‭ 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Perform duties normally associated with a maintenance department to include but not limited to painting,‭ ‬carpentry,‭ ‬welding,‭ ‬routine electrical repairs not requiring a license,‭ ‬routine plumbing issues,‭ ‬repair of machines and replacement of lights and fixtures.‭ ‬Performs minor troubleshooting,‭ ‬repairs,‭ ‬and adjustments of locks on doors,‭ ‬cabinets,‭ ‬desks,‭ ‬closets‭; ‬repairs door hinges‭; ‬cleans plugged key slots‭; ‬changes filters on various ventilation units.‭ ‬Performs glazier work,‭ ‬basic electrical and plumbing,‭ ‬masonry and painting.

Maintains grounds in clean,‭ ‬safe,‭ ‬and orderly manner including mowing,‭ ‬trimming,‭ ‬weeding,‭ ‬aerating,‭ ‬minor pest management,‭ ‬composting and fertilizing lawns‭; ‬replaces plants as needed‭; ‬sets sprinklers‭; ‬replaces broken sprinkler heads‭; ‬cleans debris from grounds,‭ ‬pathways,‭ ‬and parking lots‭; ‬prunes trees and shrubs.‭ ‬Pressure washing of parking facilities.‭ ‬Other duties as may be assigned by supervisor or Treasurer‭’‬s Office management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work‭ ‬is performed‭ ‬in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions.‭ ‬Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions,‭ ‬such as dirt,‭ ‬dust,‭ ‬pollen,‭ ‬wetness,‭ ‬humidity,‭ ‬rain,‭ ‬fumes,‭ ‬temperature and noise extremes,‭ ‬machinery,‭ ‬vibrations,‭ ‬and toxic/poisonous agents.‭ ‬Required to stand or walk constantly‭ (‬for up to an entire shift‭) ‬on various surfaces‭ (‬tile,‭ ‬concrete,‭ ‬carpet‭)‬; use hands to feel and reach with hands and arms‭; ‬able to lift up to‭ ‬50‭ ‬pounds.‭ ‬Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,‭ ‬distance vision,‭ ‬color vision,‭ ‬peripheral vision,‭ ‬depth perception and ability to adjust focus. ‭ ‬May be required to wear Personal Protective‭ ‬Equipment.‭ ‬Ability to perform a variety of physical labor including climbing ladders,‭ ‬bending,‭ ‬kneeling,‭ ‬reaching,‭ ‬and standing for long periods of time‭; ‬lift and carry boxes,‭ ‬tools,‭ ‬equipment and materials.

HOW TO APPLY:

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EOE:

The City of St Louis Treasurer’s Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran’s status or marital status.