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Utility Worker (Parks and Airport Vacancies)

City of Springfield (MO)
Springfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Worker (Parks and Airport Vacancies) position at City of Springfield (MO)?

   


The Springfield-Greene County Parks Department and the Springfield-Branson National Airport are seeking independent, self-motivated, hard-working individuals to join our team as a Utility Worker. This position is responsible for performing maintenance, construction and repair work on various parks and airport facilities. 

These include:
Parks -  Dickerson Park Zoo - facility repair/maintenance, general construction, electrical, plumbing, and much more.
                             Airport - main terminal building, HVAC boilers and chillers, plumbing, electrical, jet bridges, and much more.

Come make a difference in the Springfield community!

Benefits include:
          Generous paid leave
          Paid pension retirement
          Paid health insurance
           and MUCH MORE!
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The Utility Workers' hours and schedule will vary based on assignment, current schedule for PARKS department:


 7:00am - 3:30pm , Sunday -Thursday

Current schedule for the AIRPORT:

3:30pm - 12:00am, Tuesday - Saturday 

Learn more about our award-winning, accredited Parks department at: http://www.parkboard.org.

Learn more about our Airport and way we cultivate connections to the community and the world at:  https://www.flyspringfield.com/



 :

Experience, Education, and Training
  • A minimum of two years of experience in the maintenance, construction, and/or repair of facilities, infrastructure, buildings, grounds, and/or equipment with experience in pavement, lighting, mechanical and/or electrical systems  (electrical = 240 to 480 volts), HVAC, welding, and/or plumbing systems;
AND
  •  Experience must be commensurate with repair and maintenance specialty required for current vacancy.

Licensing/Certification
  • A valid Driver's License is required.  Most work assignments require a valid class "A" or "B- with airbrakes" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) be obtained within the probationary period for all assignments except Dickerson Park Zoo.  
  • Incumbents assigned to Parks must obtain Public Pool & Spa Operator Certification within first year of employment and Playground Safety Certification is desirable.  
  • Chlorofluorocarbon certification (CFC) is required for certain vacancies.
  •  Some assignments require Certification for Backflow Prevention within first year of employment.   



For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

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.



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