Utility Worker; Parks and Airport

The Springfield‑Greene County Parks Department and the Springfield‑Branson National Airport are seeking independent, self‑motivated, hard‑working individuals to join our team as a Utility Worker. This position is responsible for performing maintenance, construction, and repair work on various parks and airport facilities.

• Parks — facility repair/maintenance, general construction, electrical, plumbing, and more at Dickerson Park Zoo.
• Airport — main terminal building, HVAC boilers and chillers, plumbing, electrical, jet bridges, and more.

Come make a difference in the Springfield community!

• Generous paid leave
• Paid pension retirement
• Paid health insurance
• and MUCH MORE!

Parks: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Sunday – Thursday.

Airport: 3:30 pm – 12:00 am, Tuesday – Saturday.

Learn more about our award‑winning, accredited Parks department at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Learn more about our Airport and how we cultivate connections to the community and the world at:

• A minimum of two years of experience in the maintenance, construction, and/or repair of facilities, infrastructure, buildings, grounds, and/or equipment with experience in pavement, lighting, mechanical and/or electrical systems (electrical = 240 to 480 volts), HVAC, welding, and/or plumbing systems.
• Experience must be commensurate with repair and maintenance specialty required for current vacancy.

• A valid Driver's License is required. Most work assignments require a valid class A or B– with airbrakes Commercial Driver's License (CDL) be obtained within the probationary period for all assignments except Dickerson Park Zoo.
• Incumbents assigned to Parks must obtain Public Pool & Spa Operator Certification within first year of employment and Playground Safety Certification is desirable.
• Chlorofluorocarbon certification (CFC) is required for certain vacancies.
• Some assignments require Certification for Backflow Prevention within first year of employment.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre‑employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417‑864‑1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave.

Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on‑line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. RESUMES alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.