Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clayton – St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00279
Department: Transportation and Public Works
Opening Date: 10/19/2023
Closing Date: 10/30/2023 11:36 AM Central
Description
This position will be based out of 7900 Forsyth Blvd. in Clayton, MO.
The typical starting salary range is between $16.42 -$17.41 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
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Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples
Provide custodial care, cleaning, maintenance support and minor repairs for County facilities, buildings and grounds.
Assist skilled trades workers in performing preventive maintenance, major repair work or installations.
Provide routine maintenance and repairs of asphalt roadways and surfaces.
Assist with maintaining supplies and materials needed for jobs
Marginal Function Examples
Remove snow and ice.
Perform painting preparation and routine painting for County facilities, property and equipment.
Provide care and propagation for trees, shrubs, turf and plants.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Six months related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid driver’s license.
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.
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) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703www.stlouisco.com
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 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 valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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Has your driver’s license been suspended or revoked?
- Yes
- No
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How many moving violations have you had in the last few years?
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Why are you interested in this position?
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Please describe the experience you possess which makes you a good fit for this role.
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How do you prioritize your tasks when you have a lot to do and little time to complete them?
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What is your definition of a team player? How have you demonstrated that in your work?
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In a typical work year, how many absences did you have other than scheduled time off?
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This position requires doing a substantial amount of physical work such as walking, bending, and lifting. Additionally, work will be conducted in a variety of temperatures (extreme heat and cold). Are you willing and able to perform these essential job functions?
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Describe how your supervisors have/would describe you and your work performance.
Required Question