Field Maintenance Worker - Beautification

Overview

Field Maintenance Worker – Beautification

Department:
Public Works Department

Date:
January 9, 2026

Job Title:

Field Maintenance Worker – Beautification

Posting Date:
January 9, 2026

Closing Date for Resumes/Applications:
Open Until Filled

Salary: $26.63/ hourly

Comprehensive, Cost Effective Benefits Package:
Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA;
Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program;
Paid Vacation;
Paid Holidays;
Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

Exempt/Non-exempt:
Non-Exempt

Status:
Full time

The City of Saint Charles Human Resources Department is currently recruiting for the position of Field Maintenance Worker - Beautification. The purpose of this position is to perform assigned skilled construction, hardscaping and landscaping work to maintain and repair public spaces within the right-of-way, and support snow and ice removal operations.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Properly inspect and maintain equipment, vehicles, tools, and supplies.
• Select, plant, care for, and remove plants and landscaping within the right-of-way on major roads within the City of Saint Charles.
• Select, inventory, and apply chemical herbicides and insecticides.
• Repair and construct hardscape improvements such as pavers, benches, retaining walls, etc.
• Mow, trim, and remove debris within the right-of-way.
• Operate in a safe and efficient manner equipment and vehicles, hand and power tools.
• Excavate, expose and repair sewers and irrigation component via manual or mechanical methods.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety standards and procedures, including work zone traffic control.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule and work overtime as required for civil emergencies, severe weather, special events, and after hour call-outs.
• Removes trash and obstructions which may block or interfere with the flow of storm water.
• Clean and remove debris from storm sewer systems, manholes, inlets, culverts, drainage ways and other spaces by manual or mechanical methods including but not limited to digging, rodding, bucketing, and jetting.
• Locate, excavate, and expose by manual or mechanical methods buried manholes and underground infrastructure.
• Repairs and replaces defective or broken drainage, irrigation, hardscape and landscape infrastructure.
• Performs duties of Street Maintenance Worker including snow and ice control operations.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A working knowledge of drainage and irrigation systems, and associated methods, procedures and materials used in maintenance, construction and repair of those systems.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a Missouri Department of Agriculture Pesticide Certified Applicator License for Categories 3 and 6 preferred or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Missouri Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes and tanker endorsements or the ability to obtain within 6 months.

Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in e-verify