Municipal Service Worker I (Parks Maintenance)

The City of Clayton is accepting applications for the Municipal Service Worker I position for the Parks Maintenance Department. The purpose of Municipal Service Worker I position is to perform manual maintenance work for the Parks Maintenance Department. Workers may be assigned specific areas of responsibility within a department, so not all duties may apply to all positions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the Municipal Service Worker I:

• Delivers a safe and excellent customer service experience to residents and patrons.
• Maintains park grounds in a condition free of litter and debris.
• Maintains and cleans park structures, fixtures and the associated sites, including the cleaning of restroom facilities and emptying garbage and/or trash cans.
• Assists with landscape maintenance to include tree pruning and removal; tree planting, installation of annual and perennial plantings; landscape bed maintenance; mulch application; and fall leaf collection.
• Mows and trims the parks by operating hand and riding mowers and power trimmers.
• Assists in the maintenance and operation of the ice rink, tennis center, and aquatic center as well as park facilities.
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of athletic fields and volleyball courts.
• Assists in snow removal from park roadways and walks.
• Assists with emergency snow removal and city wide storm clean-up.
• Assists in the seasonal opening and closing of aquatic complex, ice rink, tennis center and sports complex.
• Operates small trucks, tractors, mowers and auxiliary maintenance equipment to perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Assists Parks and Recreation staff when necessary to complete projects.
• Assists with the set-up, operation and tear-down of Park and City events.
• Identifies and offers solutions for any unsafe condition within the park system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for the Municipal Service Worker I:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One (1) year previous work experience in general park maintenance, landscaping, or facility maintenance.
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License within six months of employment.
• Certification in American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider and First Aid required within three months of employment.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to prepare parks for events and rental usage.
• Ability to respond to weather events at any time of day.

Application & Pre-Employment Information

Applications for the Municipal Service Worker I position are accepted until an adequate pool of applicants have applied and the vacancy has been filled. This posting is subject to close at any time, so applicants are highly encouraged to apply early.

Successful candidates for the position will be required to successfully complete additional screening including, but not limited to the following: Background investigation; employment, education and reference checks; physical and drug screening.

Please contact Human Resources at hr@claytonmo.gov or 314-290-8448 with any questions about the process.

The City of Clayton is proud to provide world class service levels to a community which values the contributions of the professional team. Comprised of approximately 185 full-time and over 200 part-time and seasonal employees, the average full-time employee tenure is over ten years!

Employee Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary range: $41,951 (minimum) - $49,607 (midpoint) DOQ. The full range for the position is currently $41,951 - $57,892.
• Generous paid leave, including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, community service, parental, military and pandemic leave. During the first year of service, leave accruals are prorated based on the date of hire.
• Comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, group term life insurance, City-paid AD&D, flexible spending account and dependent care assistance plan, deductible reimbursement, long-term disability, and additional voluntary AD&D and life insurance options for employee, spouse and dependents.
• Retirement plans including City pension and several deferred compensation plans.
• Tuition reimbursement program for employees, Missouri MOST 529 program to help save for education expenses, and the City is a qualifying public service employer for the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling and coaching services
• Platinum family membership to The Center of Clayton and Shaw Park Pool. Employee reciprocal memberships available for The Pointe in Ballwin and THE HEIGHTS in Richmond Heights.
• Transportation benefit available for employees to receive a 25% subsidy for the purchase of Metro passes, which are paid for on a pre-tax basis through payroll deduction.
• Voluntary identity theft protection available from Lifelock.
• Click here for further details on the City's benefit package.

Employment Notice

The City of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions made at the City of Clayton will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. It is the policy of the City of Clayton not to discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected statuses. The City of Clayton will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. The City of Clayton encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME