Maintenance Worker

Missouri Botanical Garden•St. Louis, MO

18d

About The Position

Provides direct support services to members of the Maintenance Operations Team, Facilities Support and Construction Department. Maintains and repairs building systems and equipment applying basic skills in plumbing, painting, carpentry, and vehicle maintenance. May act as primary point of contact for emergency repairs on second shift and/or major events.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ experience in general maintenance.
Knowledge of various trades with emphasis on basic vehicle mechanics, plumbing, irrigation, painting, light carpentry and electrical.
Ability to safely operate a wide variety of equipment including fork truck, lift equipment and hand tools.
Must handle, store and maintain critical supplies such as pool chemicals and light bulbs.
Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment and comply with lock out tag out procedures.
Knowledge of acceptable safe work practices including the use of various fountain chemicals; lock out/tag out procedures, the proper use of hand tools, and safe operation of various lifts and other moving equipment including fork truck.
Ability to work independently with little instruction; coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks, set deadlines, and complete projects in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels; must enjoy and feel comfortable interacting and working in close proximity to general public, in a safe and friendly manner.
Scheduling flexibility that allows working some weekends, evenings and holidays is required.
Ability to use Internet to search for new products and/or methods and to obtain manufactures’ literature and required material safety data sheets (MSDS).
Ability to close out work orders and look up electronic recordsusing a computerized maintenance management system (computer application).
Familiarity navigating through various computer applications including to Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Outlook, Word, etc.)
Ability to use e-mail to communicate with Garden staff to answer questions and service their needs.
Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information to effectively execute and achieve results.
H.S. basic math required for inventory, warehousing, and chemical treatment (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
Requires ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must have the ability to pass a background screening and motor vehicle report (MVR) to meet minimum insurance underwriting criteria.
Must be able to obtain and maintain certification to operate 85’ boom lifts, 65’ articulating lifts, scissors lifts up to 40’
Must be able to obtain and maintain certification to operate a forklift/stock picker.
Ability to climb ladders and work at varying heights up to four stories and to operate a wide variety of personal lifts equipment articulating boom, stick boom, scissors lifts’ and fork truck/stock picker.
Ability to work outdoors for extended period of time during all seasons of the year.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including fall restraint.
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and work with various pieces of equipment off ladders and/or lifts and over head.
Ability to work and distinguish details at close range to inspect components, read labels, and complete detailed maintenance tasks. Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching for extended periods of time-- 95% or more of the workday is standing on feet.
Requires hand digging for extended periods of time and some work performed in trenches or holes which will require shoring.
Ability to utilize computer keyboard (typing).

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or Trade School Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists various tradesmen, such as plumbers, carpenters, electricians, painter, HVAC, irrigation technicians, vehicle mechanics in the performance of all aspects of their assigned tasks and functions. Provides related maintenance and repairs in absence of primary trades person or during periods of high demand.
Demonstrates good judgment in determining the best course of action to make repairs especially on the second shift when contacted by Security to address emergency situations including plumbing leaks and/or power outages.
Assists with spring start up and winter shut down of all water features and provides daily services and chemical treatment.
Responds to service calls on second shift in a timely and professional manner.
Makes repairs to office furnishings and/or move offices equipment, computers and supplies, recycling and warehousing.
Performs cleaning of all roofs, gutters, and path drains.
Maintains inventory of critical supplies such as light bulbs, and pool chemicals and will schedule deliveries and pick up parts and materials as required.
Participates in set up and take down of all major exhibits, functions, and special events and responds to all second shift emergency requests.
Operates various types of lift equipment for warehousing, maintenance, set up and take downs for events and festivals (note: training is provided for appropriate usage instruction).
Collects, packages and arranges shipping of various recyclable items including bulbs, batteries, and other building components.
Ensures that all applicable safety standards are followed: informs employees/students/volunteers of safety guidelines and safe working practices and routinely monitors to enforce them. Adapts or modifies work methods to reduce hazards.
Reports all accidents, injuries and near-miss accidents immediately.
Meets expected attendance guidelines.
Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies.
Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation, within our division and throughout the Garden, with co-workers, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.