Posting number: 073126
Department: Public Works
Job classification: Building Maintenance Craftsworker
Posting type: Open
Categories: Building Maintenance, Facility Management, Public Works, Trades, Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
SummaryLogo of the City of Springfield Public Works, featuring stylized graphics and text in orange.The Public Works Department of the City of Springfield is seeking motivated, hard-working applicants for an electrician position on our Building Maintenance team. This vacancy would perform Journeyman level HVAC work in the maintenance and repair of City Buildings.
The Public Works Department constructs and maintains the infrastructure of the City to satisfy community needs by providing engineering services, a safe transportation system, effective stormwater management, and public buildings and grounds.
This position will take you across Springfield to a variety of locations including Old City Hall, the Busch Municipal Building, and multiple City Departments, such as Health and Police. If you enjoy working with your hands and contributing to your community, consider the Building Maintenance Craftsworker position!
For an overview of our benefits, click here!
Leadership Philosophy
The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:
Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency
These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.
Examples of dutiesExperience, Education, and Training
- A minimum of three years responsible experience of which at least one year has been at the journeyman level in one of the following areas: carpentry, painting, roofing, masonry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, security engineering or cabinet making and finisher work.
- Experience must be commensurate with building craft specialty required for current vacancy
- For this vacancy, we are searching for electrician specializations
Licensing/Certification
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Electrical specialty assignments require at minimum a valid Class B CDL with airbrakes (to operate aerial boom truck) to be obtained within the probationary period.
- EPA certification is required within six months of employment for HVAC specialty area.
- Some assignments require incumbent to obtain Certification for Backflow Prevention within first year of employment.
QualificationsFor more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.
Supplemental information
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.