Maintenance Custodian
Eureka (MO) Parks and Recreation Department

General Purpose

The full-time Maintenance Custodian will be responsible for general cleaning and maintenance of all parks, trails, athletic fields, grounds and facilities within the Eureka park system. Must have the ability to perform physically demanding work as well as operate some machinery and equipment.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation and other City supervisory staff, as directed.

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations

Responsible for the general cleaning and maintenance of all recreation facilities, including but not limited to parks, athletic fields, The Timbers Recreation Center, Eureka Community Center and all equipment, structures and facilities within said facilities. Includes, but is not limited to; restroom maintenance, cleaning, manual labor such as shoveling and raking, landscape maintenance and other general maintenance functions.

Performs minor semi-skilled maintenance and repairs, such as painting, plumbing, carpentry and other unskilled work.

Completes janitorial tasks at The Timbers Recreation Center, Eureka Community Center and Park Restroom facilities.  Tasks include cleaning floors, washing windows/mirrors, cleaning restrooms and locker rooms, emptying trash, dusting, wiping, picking up debris and replenishing supplies.

Operates equipment such as power washers, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, generators, lifts and hand tools.

Strips, waxes and buffs floors at the Eureka Community Center.

Landscape maintenance for all Parks and Recreation facilities.

Clears ice and snow from sidewalks when needed.

Changes lightbulbs and fluorescent tubes as needed.

Assists with the setup and tear down of special events, recreational programs and rentals.

Inventories, maintains and replenishes proper supply of cleaning materials and chemicals.

Works in conjunction with other City Departments.

Operates department vehicles and other equipment, such as lawn mowers, UTVs, lifts, etc.

Reports maintenance or repair issues that are out of the scope of ability.  May assist supervisory staff with said repairs.

Other related duties as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Valid Missouri Driver’s License.

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical examination and background check.

Ability to work weekends, nights and holidays regularly.  Ability to be on call.

Two (2) years related work experience.

Familiar with Hazardous Materials controls and storage requirements.

Ability to understand, carry out and give oral and written instructions and follow posted schedules.

Ability to work with minimal daily supervision and to learn and follow City policies.

Ability to work on ladders or lifts when necessary.

Ability to perform child and adult CPR and first aid.

Knowledge of methods, materials and tools used in general maintenance of parks. 

Semi skill-based techniques of construction repairs and maintenance. 

Ability to operate department vehicles and other equipment. 

Ability to perform heavy manual work requiring good physical condition. 

Perform construction activities and job responsibilities during emergency and non-emergency conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position classification.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position classification, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.   The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position classification include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position classification.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position classification, the employee works both inside and outside. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and can be moderately loud when in the field.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Please be advised that a criminal record check and pre-employment physical and drug screen are required for the position.

Apply Here: https://www.eureka.mo.us/Jobs.aspx