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State of Missouri
Maintenance Worker II - ERDCC
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What they do
A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$36,865 / year median in Missouri
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary - Why you'll love this position The annual salary listed for this position includes the additional $1.50 per hour maximum security differential ($3,120 annually) for all full-time positions domiciled in a maximum-security institution. A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they're good neighbors. We offer great benefits! Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Responsibilities - What you'll do This is an entry-level position accountable for performing basic manual maintenance tasks that can be learned with short on-the-job training. Tasks performed require use of basic hand tools and operation of equipment (e.g., mowers, forklifts, string trimmers, or light fleet such as utility terrain vehicles). Employee may oversee offender workers engaged in related activities and receives supervision from a designated supervisor.