Maintenance Grounds Technician Ft. Leonard Wood - State of Missouri : Job Details

Job Summary - Why you'll love this positionJob Location: This position will be located at Fort Leaonard Wood, MO. We will provide transportation, office space, required tools, and uniforms. This position also comes with full time benefits such as Medical and Dental Insurance, 13 paid Holidays and accruable vacation and sick leave. Responsibilities - What you'll do Participates in the care and maintenance of grounds and improvement of landscapes by planting trees, grass, flowers, and shrubs. Participates in the removal of dirt, rubbish, snow, ice, and other refuse, and maintenance of walkways, parking areas, sheds, and benches. Waters lawns, trees, and shrubs using hoses or sprinkler system. Mows and trims lawns; prune tree plants, and shrubs; trims hedges with hand and power equipment; weeds flower beds; removes hazardous tree limbs. Directs or participates in filling, surfacing, hauling, fertilizes, and spraying operations. Assists in the removal of ice and snow during inclement weather or after severe storms, removal of debris. Assists skilled carpenters, plumbers, electricians or other higher level maintenance staff in performing maintenance, repair and construction activities. Performs routine maintenance carpentry work on such items as furniture, doors, windows, shelves, and floors. Assists in maintenance and repair of buildings. Qualifications - All you need for success We are looking for a self-motivated person with practical experience in the grounds maintenance field. Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and use of hand tools
• Valid State Driver's License
• Be able to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Basic computer knowledge
• Trade school Graduate

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.Job Details - More reasons to love this position The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here. Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: Mo National Guard/Adjutant General Division, Human Resources, (573)###-#### or [email protected]