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Maintenance Worker Lead - South Area

City of St. Louis

Parks - South Area

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Location

Salary

Not specified

Closes

March 16, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team in maintaining and repairing parks and public spaces in St. Louis's South Area, such as fixing roads, concrete surfaces, and caring for plants and grounds.

It includes some administrative tasks like overseeing projects and staff. A good fit would be someone with hands-on maintenance experience who enjoys outdoor work and has led small teams before.

Key Requirements

  • Three years of general maintenance experience in parks or roadway maintenance
  • One year of experience in a lead or supervisory role
  • Equivalent combination of training and experience may substitute
  • Possession of a valid driver's license
  • Ability to perform administrative tasks for supervision of worksites, projects, and staff
  • Skills in repairing and replacing asphalt roadways and surfaces
  • Skills in maintaining, repairing, or installing concrete structures or surfaces

Full Job Description

St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a Maintenance Worker Lead to help fulfill its mission of providing high quality parks, facilities, and recreation services that enhance residents' lives through responsible and effective management of resources.

The current vacancy is located at Blake Snyder Memorial Park but may be re-located in the South Area as needed.

The typical starting salary range is $20.00 hourly per the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website 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: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.

Requirements

Essential Function Examples

Perform administrative tasks associated with the supervision of worksites, projects and staff.

Repair and replace asphalt roadways and surfaces.

Maintain, repair or install concrete structures or surfaces.

Marginal Function Examples

Care for and clean designated indoor and outdoor areas.

Provide care and propagation for trees, shrubs, turf and plants.

Remove snow and ice.

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Three years of general maintenance experience in an identified park or roadway maintenance specialization, including one year in a lead or supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Drivers 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.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. 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 Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429

Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703

www.stlouiscountymo.gov

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/3/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-stlouis-5251746