Salary: See Position Description
Location : Buzz Westfall Justice Center – Clayton, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00201
Department: Department of Transportation and Public Works
Opening Date: 07/17/2023
Closing Date: 8/7/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Department of Public Works/Transportation has an opening for a Building Systems Foreman.
The position is located at the St. Louis County Justice Center, 100 S. Central Ave, Clayton, MO 63105.
Normal hours for this position will be 2:30 p.m. thru 11:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
Work is performed under general supervision.
The typical starting salary range is between $27.64 – $31.17 hourly depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a competitive 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
Essential Function Examples
Provide maintenance support and repair for County facilities.
Monitor and obtain supplies and equipment to ensure the availability of inventory.
Marginal Function Example
Perform welding and sheet metal fabrication repair and maintenance.
Perform Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrical and/or plumbing maintenance, repair or installation work.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Works indoors and outdoors.
Knowledge with power tools and building equipment including electrical rooms, water supply, generators (start up and shut down operations.)
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of technical schooling or an apprenticeship and five years of building systems maintenance experience, including one year in a lead or supervisory role, or any equivalent combination.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Possession of a Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type I, II or III preferred.
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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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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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. 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 vacancies. I have not ensured such information is thorough, descriptive, and up to date.
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Do you possess a technical degree? (If so, name the type of degree, school and dates of attendance and date of graduation.)
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Why are you interested in this position?
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Discuss your overall qualifications for this position.
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Describe your level of experience in operation equipment such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.
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Tell us about your management style. How do you manage a high performer? Low performer?
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How would you approach being the outsider/new guy on the maintenance crew? Especially if your employees know more about the building systems than you do?
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How do you go about trouble shooting a problem? Describe the equipment or job that was toughest to solve.
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What is your approach to situations or problems with unfamiliar equipment or technology?
Required Question