Building Maintenance Worker - Kennedy Recreation Complex
Salary See Position Description Location MO 63128, MO Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2025-00009 Department Parks - W.C. Kennedy Complex Opening Date 03/02/2026 Closing Date 4/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description Benefits Questions Description St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation currently has a vacancy for Building Maintenance Worker at Kennedy Recreation Complex located at 6050 Wells Road, St. Louis, MO 63128 (across the street from Suson Park). Work hours for this position will include both day and evening shifts including weekends. The starting salary for this position will be $15.18 hourly. Additionally, 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.
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Examples of Duties Performs custodial care of facilities by cleaning and maintaining the building and recreational facilities, cleaning and sanitizing plumbing fixtures, sweeping, mopping and dusting, and stripping, waxing and buffing floors. Maintains ice rink utilizing ice re-surfacer and other day-to-day upkeep. Maintains swimming pool by cleaning, vacuuming and adding chemicals when necessary. Assists with rink and pool preseason prep and setup as well as end of season teardown. Sets up and breaks down furniture arrangements and sound systems for special events. Provides maintenance support and repair for facilities by replacing burned out bulbs, checking and repairing door hinges, locks and closures, checking and replacing HVAC unit filters, repainting building and exterior trim, and checking and lubricating pumps. May perform outside work including cutting grass, disposing of trash, and performing minor maintenance and repair of outside equipment. Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications Applicants must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED and a valid drivers license.
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT
A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicants 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 applicants 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 CountyDivision of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 615-5429Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: (314) 615-7703www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year. Please click https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/competitive-benefits/to view all of our benefits.
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The information provided in your application (education and work experience sections) will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Please ensure your information is correct and up to date prior to submitting your application for review. Also, please note that resumes are supplemental information only and will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. I have read this information and ensured my application is up to date and reflects all relevant experience prior to submission. I have read this information and did not ensure my application is up to date and reflects all relevant experience prior to submission.
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Thanks for your interest in working with St. Louis County. We are interested in learning more about the skills and experience that you would bring to this position. Please ensure that you provide complete responses to the following supplemental questions as they, as well as the information provided on your application, will be used to determine your overall eligibility. I have read this information and understand my responses to the supplemental questions, as well as information provided on the application will be used to determine eligibility for vacancies. Ive ensured such information is thorough, descriptive, and up to date. I have read this information and understand my responses to the supplemental questions, as well as information provided on the application will be used to determine eligibility for vacancies. I have not ensured such information is thorough, descriptive, and up to date.
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Do you possess a valid drivers license? Yes No
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Has your drivers license ever been suspended or revoked? Yes No
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How many moving violations have you had in the last 3 years?
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Discuss the specific skills/qualities/training/experience you possess that you feel makes you a good fit for this role.
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Discuss a time from your work experience when you had to adjust priorities quickly and how you responded.
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Discuss a specific time on the job when you took initiative and did something without being asked.
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Are you willing and available to work evening and weekend shifts as required? Yes No
Employer
St. Louis County Address 41 South Central 7th Floor St. Louis, Missouri, 63105 Phone 314-615-5429 Website http://www.stlouiscountymo.gov