The Department of Transportation and Public Works seeks to hire a Building Systems Foreman. This position will act as site or project foreman in an assigned geographical area overseeing building system installation, maintenance, and repair activities. Work is performed under general supervision.

Functioning as a project foreman distinguishes this job class from L622-Building System Specialist.

The work location is at the County's District 2 facility, in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Travel to other County facilities will be required. The standard work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Why Work with Us?

Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $26.70 - $32.04 hourly, based on your qualifications.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Learn more about St. Louis County benefits: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: We participate in this program to support your financial future. Learn more about the program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

Examples of Duties

Essential Function Examples

Provide maintenance support and repair for County facilities.
Monitor and obtain supplies and equipment to ensure the availability of inventory.
Perform welding and sheet metal fabrication repair and maintenance.
Perform Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrical and/or plumbing maintenance, repair or installation work.
Remove snow and ice.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of technical schooling or an apprenticeship
At least five years of building systems maintenance experience
At least one year in a lead or supervisory role
Possession of a current, valid driver's license
- Some positions require possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Possession of a Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type I, II or III preferred
- Some positions require possession of a Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification (MAC or ASE) within 30 days of hire

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.

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.

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