Building Maintenance Team (Building Maintenance Worker & Building Systems Mechanic)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clayton - St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00275
Department: Transportation and Public Works
Opening Date: 01/16/2024
Closing Date: 2/16/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works currently has vacancies on their Building Maintenance team at their 7900 Forsyth Blvd. Clayton, MO 63105 location.
These position will be filled at the Building Maintenance Worker or Building Systems Mechanic level depending on the qualifications of the selected candidates. The hourly starting salary will be as follows and will be based on experience and qualifications:
Building Maintenance Worker: $15.00 - $18.00
*Progression with a 5% increase subject to the pay range maximum in Transportation / Public Works to L621-Building System Mechanic is automatic upon documentation of successful completion of technical school graduation, completion of a skilled Building Systems trade apprenticeship plus three years of related experience, or equivalent combination.
Building Systems Mechanic: $22.19 - $26.62
In addition, 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 .
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit
Examples of Duties
Building Maintenance Worker
Provide maintenance support to skilled trades workers, including minor building repair, preventive maintenance or Building Systems maintenance.
Move furniture, including set up and breakdown for special events.
Building System Mechanic
Perform electrical maintenance, repair and installation work associated with conduit and cable runs, switchgear and panels, electronic instruments and control equipment, motors, security and fire protection equipment, lighting, gas and electric heaters, refrigerators and laundry appliances, chillers and boilers, and generators and transformers.
Perform plumbing/pipefitting maintenance, repair and installation associated with plumbing fixtures and assemblies; PVC, copper, cast iron, other metal and glass piping; boilers and chillers; hot water generators; and water treatment systems.
Perform HVAC and mechanical maintenance, repair and installation associated with system controls; boilers and chillers; commercial and residential-type HVAC systems; food preparation and storage equipment; material handling equipment; confinement systems; power generation and filtering equipment; and water treatment equipment.
Perform such additional duties, with the required abilities and under the indicated working conditions and environment, as may properly be required of a position in this job class including asbestos material remediation/abatement and hazardous material/waste handling.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Building Maintenance Worker:
One year of Building Maintenance or custodial experience.
Building System Mechanic:
Graduation from Technical School or completion of a formal apprenticeship in a skilled Building Systems trade, plus three years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
A current, valid driver's license is required.
EQUIPMENT USED: Automobile, van, dump truck outfitted with a snow plow and salt spreader; band saw; broom; come along; computer; drill press; drills; electric arc welder; grinder, HVAC tools (i.e. refrigeration gauges, vacuum pump, leak detector, temperature sensing monitor); manlift; pipe cutter and threading machine;
power equipment; propane and acetylene torches; soldering equipment; hand tools; measures and levels.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Balance, bend at waist; climb or work on or from manlifts, scaffolding, ladders, and stairs; exposure to dust/dirt, fumes and hazardous materials, crawl, kneel, lift, push/pull, reach above shoulder level, squat, stoop; stand or walk for long periods, stoop, walk for long periods; walk on uneven ground; work in extreme temperatures (heat/cold) and out of doors in inclement weather.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's 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 applicant's 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 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 County
Division of Personnel, 7th FloorClayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity EmployerFax: (314) 615-7703
www.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 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.
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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 the position. I've 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 the position. I have not ensured such information is thorough, descriptive, and up to date.

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Which position are you interested in?

• Building Maintenance Worker
• Building Systems Mechanic

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Has your driver's 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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This position will require a lot of outdoor work on difficult terrain in extreme weather conditions. Are you able to work in these conditions and perform the essential job functions?
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Why are you interested in this position?
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Discuss the education/experience that you possess that you feel best suits you for this position.
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Tell us about a specific time when you received constructive criticism from a supervisor and how you handled it.
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Tell us about a specific time when you had a difference of opinion with someone on how to best complete a project. How did you resolve it?
Required Question