Missouri Office of Administration

DEFINITION

This is mid-level semi-skilled work involving the construction and maintenance of structures, equipment, and grounds in a state park or historic site.

This description may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this classification.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Builds simple structures such as small picnic shelters, picnic tables, and/or vault latrines; performs semi-skilled electrical and plumbing work; performs minor repairs to machinery and internal combustion engines; paints structures and other items.

Serves as a lead worker in the routine cleaning and maintenance of grounds and facilities; performs routine maintenance with some independent responsibility involving minor maintenance and repair in small parks or historic sites.

Performs semi-skilled tasks under the direction of a skilled worker in the construction and major renovation of restrooms, facility's residences, dining halls, and other facility structures.

Monitors, operates, and maintains complex water or wastewater systems.

Inspects facility's structures and equipment for safety and risk factors.

Operates, maintains, and performs simple repairs and replacement of parts on most facility equipment and vehicles.

Greets the public and provides information regarding park rules, regulations, and available resources.

Functions as facility manager in their absence as needed.

Receives general administrative direction regarding work priorities; work is reviewed upon completion.

Performs other related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

Intermediate knowledge of general construction and repair methods.

Introductory knowledge of the standard tools and practices of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and/or plastering trades.

Skill in the operation, cleaning, care, and maintenance of groundskeeping equipment.

Ability to operate and care for tools and equipment used in building maintenance and construction.

Ability to understand and carry out instructions independently.

Ability to perform environmental and/or risk management inspections.

Ability to provide information to the public regarding park rules, regulations, and available resources.

Ability to operate motor vehicles.

Ability to perform manual work often requiring significant physical exertion in any weather extreme.

Ability to lift, bend, stoop, reach, and climb a ladder.

Ability to perform semi-skilled work in at least two of the mechanical, electrical, and building trades.

Ability to serve as a lead worker for unskilled helpers.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

(The following requirements will determine merit system eligibility, experience and education ratings, and may be used to evaluate applicants for Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System positions not requiring selection from merit registers.)

One or more years of experience as a Park Maintenance Worker I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate; and possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

OR

One or more years of semi-skilled experience in the building (carpentry, painting, masonry, roofing, drywall, etc.), electrical, plumbing, or mechanical (heating and cooling, refrigeration, welding, engine repair, etc.) trades, or comparable farm operation work; and possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate; and possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

(Revised 4/1/11)