General Definition of Work

Performs works responsible for coordinating and performing maintenance of city-owned facilities for the City of Cape Girardeau. Priority will be given to the aquatic facilities including Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center, Cape Aquatic Center and Jefferson Pool.

Essential Functions

● Performs daily service requests for repairs, installation and technical device on electrical, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, aquatic systems and general building maintenance.

● Hires and supervises part-time maintenance staff at three city aquatic facilities. Assigns detailed work schedules and projects.

● Performs emergency service requests for essential operations of city facilities.

● Performs daily checks of the aquatic facilities water chemical levels and mechanical systems ensuring proper ranges and operations. Corrects issues as needed.

● Performs routine and preventive maintenance of buildings and mechanical equipment.

● Locates materials, parts and information for requested services.

● Develops specifications and costs for maintenance projects.

● Assists with developing and maintaining the yearly Facility Maintenance operating budget.

● Responds to facilities and all programs after office hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

● Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

● Possession of a valid driver’s license.

● Experience and knowledge sufficient to perform the major duties and essential functions required of the position.

Salary per hour $20.91, plus a generous benefit package.

• Bi-weekly pay periods.
• Twelve paid holidays per year.
• 96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year.
• 96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year
• 2 days of personal leave per fiscal year. Must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive.
• City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only.
• City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000).
• Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Optional vision insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City. Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org).
• Total compensation value (Hourly starting rate plus benefits value) for this position is $30.75 hourly/$63,967 yearly.

Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test, background investigation and pre-employment physical.

The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to their status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V