Building Maintenance Team (Building Maintenance Worker & Building Systems Mechanic)

St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works currently has vacancies on their Building Maintenance team at their 7900 Forsyth Blvd. Clayton, MO 63105 location. 

These position will be filled at the Building Maintenance Worker or Building Systems Mechanic level depending on the qualifications of the selected candidates. The hourly starting salary will be as follows and will be based on experience and qualifications:  

Building Maintenance Worker: $15.18 - $18.22 
*Progression with a 5% increase subject to the pay range maximum in Transportation / Public Works to L621-Building System Mechanic is automatic upon documentation of successful completion of technical school graduation, completion of a skilled building systems trade apprenticeship plus three years of related experience, or equivalent combination.

Building Systems Mechanic: $23.08 - $27.69 

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.  To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.  
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 https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service. 

Building Maintenance Worker
 Provide maintenance support to skilled trades workers, including minor building repair, preventive maintenance or building systems maintenance.
Move furniture, including set up and breakdown for special events.

Building System Mechanic
 Perform electrical maintenance, repair and installation work associated with conduit and cable runs, switchgear and panels, electronic instruments and control equipment, motors, security and fire protection equipment, lighting, gas and electric heaters, refrigerators and laundry appliances, chillers and boilers, and generators and transformers.
 
 Perform plumbing/pipefitting maintenance, repair and installation associated with plumbing fixtures and assemblies; PVC, copper, cast iron, other metal and glass piping; boilers and chillers; hot water generators; and water treatment systems.
 
 Perform HVAC and mechanical maintenance, repair and installation associated with system controls; boilers and chillers; commercial and residential-type HVAC systems; food preparation and storage equipment; material handling equipment; confinement systems; power generation and filtering equipment; and water treatment equipment.
 
 Perform such additional duties, with the required abilities and under the indicated working conditions and environment, as may properly be required of a position in this job class including asbestos material remediation/abatement and hazardous material/waste handling.
Other duties as assigned.Building Maintenance Worker:
One year of building maintenance or custodial experience.
 
Building System Mechanic:
Graduation from Technical School or completion of a formal apprenticeship in a skilled building systems trade, plus three years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
 
 A current, valid driver's license is required.


EQUIPMENT USED: Automobile, van, dump truck outfitted with a snow plow and salt spreader; band saw; broom; come along; computer; drill press; drills; electric arc welder; grinder, HVAC tools (i.e. refrigeration gauges, vacuum pump, leak detector, temperature sensing monitor); manlift; pipe cutter and threading machine;
power equipment; propane and acetylene torches; soldering equipment; hand tools; measures and levels.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Balance, bend at waist; climb or work on or from manlifts, scaffolding, ladders, and stairs; exposure to dust/dirt, fumes and hazardous materials, crawl, kneel, lift, push/pull, reach above shoulder level, squat, stoop; stand or walk for long periods, stoop, walk for long periods; walk on uneven ground; work in extreme temperatures (heat/cold) and out of doors in inclement weather.SELECTION 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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis.  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) 615-7703
 www.stlouiscountymo.gov
 

 
 

Salary : $44,699 - $67,059