Construction Worker

Job Description:

Construction Worker

Description

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, and will be assigned to the North Construction Crew that is based out of the Northern Regional Office at 600 West Lockling, Brookfield, MO. This position typically works Monday through Thursday (four, 10-hour days per week), 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work assignments are located over a large geographic area of Missouri that will require travel and overnight stays during the workweek, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

• Complete skilled work assignments in multiple building trades: Carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, masonry, roofing, drywall, heating and cooling and all phases of concrete work
• Possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license while employed to operate and maintain licensed vehicles, as well as tractors, mowers, skid steer, and other grounds related equipment
• This position may be required to possess and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License on the date of employment and comply with random drug and alcohol testing to ensure equipment can be safely hauled to work sites when needed
• Perform manual work requiring heavy lifting, reaching, and bending.
• Ability to understand and complete assignments received orally or by written orders from sketches, penciled layouts, or blueprints
• Perform material estimating and make material purchases, as needed
• The ability to work well with others, willingness to learn, and a positive outlook will assist the candidate in being successful in this position.

This position may be required to obtain and maintain additional licenses/certifications. If required, and if you do not currently possess these licenses/certifications, you will be given six months to obtain necessary license/certification.

AND

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills

• Building and Construction : Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.
• Electrical : Knowledge of electrical equipment, components, instruments, and systems, including their design, installation, testing, uses, repair, or maintenance.
• Plumbing and Pipefitting : Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to install, maintain, or repair pipelines, pipe systems, and fixtures, including water, air, steam, gas, chemicals, or sewage.
• Physical Strength and Agility : Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Interpersonal Skills:(**) Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Four to six years of on-the-job training in building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trades.

(Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Ronnie Vaughn , Construction Project Supervisor , at 660-258-7643 or ronnie.vaughn@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

Salary:

$41,214 per Year