Maintenance and Grounds Technician

Overview

Do you enjoy working with your hands as a semi-skilled maintenance technician, assisting in a variety of building, equipment, and grounds maintenance tasks? Are you looking for a great opportunity with even better benefits? Then this opportunity would be a great fit for you! If you love working in and around multiple trades areas including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and more, submit your application today!

As Maintenance and Grounds Technician you will have the opportunity to build for a stronger tomorrow by applying your diverse background, education, and work experiences to a variety of grounds maintenance and trades work projects. This person will ensure the project 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 Technician (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)

• Prioritize excellent customer service for 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 manual labor in connection with the receiving, handling, transportation and storage of building materials, furniture, equipment, supplies and other similar items.
• Perform heavy lifting, manual labor, and operating machinery and heavy equipment per project needs.
• Complete a variety of semi-skilled work in the alteration, maintenance, and repair of state buildings, facilities vehicles, and equipment.
• Maintain grounds for buildings overseen through horticultural care, miscellaneous debris and trash disposal, snow removal and salt application.
• Assist in cleaning of parking lots and patching and painting asphalt.
• Perform light electrical, plumbing, drywall repairs, and painting.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on facilities, equipment and associated systems according to work orders or verbal instructions.
• Execute assignments in the form of work orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Operate under general supervision; receive and act upon direction, guidance, and feedback on performance for continuous improvement.
• Answer emergency calls and occasionally travel to other facilities to provide coverage and assistance.
• Provide coverage at state facilities after hours and/or for emergency purposes (i.e., severe weather, snow removal, water leaks, fire, and more) to ensure facilities and grounds are properly maintained and cleared for team members and the public to conduct state business.
• Carry state-issued cell phone with you during work shift and bring work cell phone home with you after your normal shift ends. While off shift, team members shall respond timely to urgent texts, phone calls, voicemails, chat messages, and emails. It is pertinent to note that having your state-issued cell phone on does not mean you are on call after your work shift ends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to communicate, collaborate and lead with integrity in a manner that inspires trust and builds positive rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders and the public.
• Prior experience and general knowledge of light trades work; general maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to understand and carry out time-sensitive instructions independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work outdoors under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to operate gas- and hand-powered lawn maintenance tools and equipment such as mowing machinery, tractors, and other motorized equipment.
• Excellent attendance, work ethic, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to properly lift and…