Maintenance and Grounds Technician

Why you’ll love this career:

Are you an experienced maintenance technician looking for a great opportunity with even better benefits? This opportunity would be a great fit for you! If you enjoy leading a team working in and around multiple trades areas including but not limited to grounds management, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and more, submit your application today!

As a Maintenance and Grounds Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to build for a stronger tomorrow by applying your diverse background, education, and work experiences to lead a team of maintenance and grounds technicians, who manage a variety of grounds maintenance and trades work projects. This person will ensure the work is completed in alignment with project objectives and expectations and supports the mission and vision of FMDC. Every project is an opportunity to make an impact on the future, your community, and the State of Missouri!

This position has room for long-term career growth! It is classified as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor (click to learn more).

This position is with the Office of Administration Division of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction (OA-FMDC) supporting the Operations Team. OA-FMDC is committed to strengthening the State’s investments while providing a safe and secure environment through innovative design solutions and excellent customer service.

FMDC Vision - Building for a Stronger Tomorrow (BFAST)

What you’ll do:

• Prioritize excellent customer service for a wide and diverse network of internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to internal teams, state agencies, state officials, contractors, and the public.
• Perform, supervise, and ensure quality of semi-skilled trades work relating but not limited to heavy equipment and machinery operation; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); electronics; carpentry; concrete and masonry; welding; plumbing; and/or painting. (Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.)
• Provide assistance in more complex projects and supervision of vocational-level employees, including hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and more.
• Plan, supervise, and ensure quality of semi-skilled work in the alteration, maintenance, and repair of state buildings, facilities vehicles, and equipment.
• Plan, supervise, and ensure quality of the maintenance of grounds for buildings overseen through horticultural care, miscellaneous debris and trash disposal, snow removal, and salt application.
• Answer emergency calls and travel to other facilities (within a 2-hour radius) to provide occasional assistance.
• Ensure facilities remain in compliance with agency programmatic requirements.
• Follow all OA-FMDC health and safety protocols in addition to OSHA standards.
• Prioritize and manage purchasing requests, monthly administrative programs, time and leave usage, facility coverage, and training program compliance.

All you need for success:

• Ability to plan, manage, and direct numerous time-sensitive projects independently or as part of a team using procedures, processes, regulations, and practices applicable to a specialized trade.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in semi-skilled work. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of all trade areas.
• Ability to discern skill set needed for projects and whether it can be completed in-house or by a contractor.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from Missouri or adjacent state if reside outside of Missouri.
• Safety-first mindset with considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of all trade areas.
• OSHA 10 and/or 30 certification preferred.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

*This position is physically demanding. Examples of job duties may include prolonged periods of walking/standing/sitting/bending/driving, climbing ladders, ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, working in inclement weather and working on uneven or elevated surfaces. This list is not all inclusive, but a general representation of duties that may be encountered in this position, however other duties may be assigned contingent upon business needs. Please note, this position is considered a “Category 1” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), meaning the incumbent will be compensated for overtime (hours actually worked over forty hours in a workweek) at the rate equal to time worked.

More reasons to love this career:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

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