Title: Facilities Management Technician
Requisition Id: 3880
Salary: $44,568.00 - $55,608.00
Salary Grade: S7
Job Location: Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery (BRANS1)
Closing Date: April 24, 2025
Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.
To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor,Nicholas A Enloe at Nicholas.Enloe@mdc.mo.gov or at417 3481305x4508, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!
Summary/Objective
Maintain, operate, and monitor buildings and properties to ensure functionality.
Essential Job Duties
Ensure the maintenance, upkeep, repair and replacement of aquaculture, laboratory, and visitor center equipment.
Establish and document maintenance schedules for wells, engines, pumps, generators, chillers, valves, filters, water towers, incubators, ovens, etc.
Oversee the maintenance, upkeep, repair and replacement of exhibits, shop and storage bays, offices, locker rooms, parking lots, etc.
Check and maintain the facility security system, automated gates and fences, issue keys, and communicate with the alarm monitoring company, fire, and sheriff officials.
Assist in road and non-road vehicle general maintenance.
Respond to calls initiated by the electronic monitoring system.
Hire, supervise, and train staff.
Order gasoline and diesel fuels.
Write and supervise contracts for grounds maintenance, janitorial services, heat exchanger maintenance, plumbing, electrical, security and fire protection, and others as needed.
Assist in budget preparation for area of responsibility.
Make recommendations for construction maintenance projects.
Act as the safety officer by establishing an active safety program including training with individual pieces of equipment.
Provide oversight for the facility security system to prevent theft and break-ins.
Provide protection such as non-slip mats or material to help prevent slipping on wet areas in the hatchery building and around the ponds.
Ancillary Job Duties
Manage the maintenance, upkeep, and repair of aquaculture equipment at the Missouri State Fair.
Assist the biological staff with rearing spawning fish when needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Required qualifications to effectively perform the job. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
- High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
- Three (3) years of experience involving electrician, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry work.
- Must maintain a valid, current CDL.
- HVAC compliance training.
- Universal Technician Certification for CFC, preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department staff, sales representatives, contractors, and service personnel.
- Ability to safely operate large power shop tools, hand tools, chain saws, ATVs, HVAC systems, buffers, and sewer lift station equipment.
- Ability to work weekends and irregular shifts, as needed.
- Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
- Skilled in plumbing repair and maintenance.
- Working knowledge of HVAC systems.
Work Environment
- Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
- Regularly work in outdoor weather where wet, humid conditions are possible.
- Occasionally work in high places, requiring the use of lift devices.
- Frequently exposed to vibration and loud noises associated with power tools requiring hearing protection.
- Occasionally exposed to oils, chemicals and airborne particles which may require the use of a respirator and to electrical hazards requiring proper specific safety procedures.
Physical Abilities
- Activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
- Constantly operate tools and other machinery.
- Frequently ascends/descends a ladder whilst working.
- Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Regularly lift up to 25 pounds, correctly lift up to 75 pounds.
- Concentrated attention is required at all times.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.
Exemption Status/Special Notes
This position has been determined to be Nonexempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.
Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed.
MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.
The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.
Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.
All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.