Facility Operations Specialist - N. Central Region (Multiple Sites)

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Application Deadline:  9/16/2026

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the Intermediate starting salary of $48,621.60, and a Senior starting salary of $52,511.52.

Job Location: Alternate reporting locations within North Central Region of District will be considered, including Fredericktown, Ste Genevieve, Perryville, Piedmont, Silva, Park Hills, Bunker, Centerville, Belleview, Ellington, and Patton. 

Why you’ll love this position:  The facility operations specialist performs routine entry-level maintenance, renovation, and repair functions at department facilities and buildings. This position will support and coordinate across several facilities. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process.  As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position. 

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Performs routine maintenance to building interiors and plumbing, electrical, heating, and air conditioning system.
• Assists with complex building repairs and renovations.
• Builds and assembles cabinets, shelving, counter tops, bookcases, tables and baseboards; moves and assembles furniture and partitions.
• Performs outdoor maintenance such as landscaping, mowing, and snow removal.
• May install and service liquid chlorine and salt brine pumps at salt buildings. 

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET.
• Two years equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience in a building repair and maintenance field such as carpentry, electrical wiring, facilities operation and management, HVAC, or related.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight, travel.
• Job requires heavy physical exertion and effort.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• None

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance.   Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer.  To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.  This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. 

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States.  We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability.  We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours.  If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.  MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values.  CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results.  

Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

Contact Details:  [email protected]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.