Employment Opportunities

Description :

The City of Maryland Heights is accepting applications for Grounds Crew workers in its Aquatics Center for the upcoming season. Grounds Crew workers will work a varied schedule that will include evenings, weekends and holidays. No experience needed - we will train you! 

Individuals hired for this position must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. 

The starting pay for this position is $12.00 per hour. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Report directly to the Aquatic Supervisor/Recreation Manager (Maintenance as necessary).
  • Responsible for assisting in the upkeep and cleanliness of Aquaport.
  • Assist pool maintenance with removing and cleaning automatic pool vacuum, sweeping and cleaning pool bottoms, cleaning skimmer baskets and lint baskets, leaf/debris removal from pools, scum lines, and algae removal.
  • Assist with cleaning locker rooms, party areas, concession area, pump rooms, taking out trash, cleaning windows, power washing decks, hosing/scrubbing floors, and cleaning out drains.
  • Assist in cleaning of all bridges, stair cases, ladders, storage areas, trash can bins, and external lockers.
  • Ability to use small tools, cleaning supplies, power washer, leaf blower, wet/dry vacuum, pool vacuums, pool skimmers/brushes, etc.
  • Ability to move equipment, such as deck chairs, umbrellas, trash dumpsters, pool cleaning equipment, and tables.
  • Maintain the upkeep of the lazy river tubes, including but not limited to filling tubes with air, patching holes, stacking of tubes and keeping tubes organized and clean.
  • Assist with the set up and tear down of programs, special events and rentals.
  • Assist concessions and front gate with overall cleanliness and facility aesthetics.
  • Maintain external grounds; including trashcans, picnic area, parking lot, walking paths and gates and keep areas free from debris.

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with supervisors and other employees, as well as independently.
  • Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods outdoors, under a variety of weather conditions.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to understand and work within safety guidelines.
  • Maintain a professional and mature attitude toward responsibilities, fellow staff and patrons.
  • Must be a minimum of 15 years of age with some labor experience preferred.

 

Contact :

Applicants can access and complete the City application here. Applications may be faxed to 314-738-2422, mailed to Human Resources at 11911 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, MO  63043 or emailed to hr@marylandheights.com.  

EOE: Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet

The City of Maryland Heights conducts drug testing in accordance with 49 C.F.R. PARTS 40, Part 29, and 655 as Amended, and FMCSA 382.

Deadline for Applying : Open until filled