Position vacancies as of November 19, 2008

Senior Maintenance Worker

The Parks and Recreation Department will be accepting applications for a full time Senior Maintenance Worker to work out of the Shawnee Park Sports Complex Division.

This position is responsible for supervising and performing maintenance for the Shawnee Park Sports Complex and future community center which will be located at Shawnee Park.  Duties will include athletic field maintenance, building maintenance, mowing, trimming, other general grounds maintenance, event supervision, full-time and part-time staff supervision. 

Applicant should have at least 3 years experience in personnel supervision, ball field and building maintenance, mowing equipment, tractors and pickup trucks.  Must be available to work weekends, evening, late nights, early mornings and holidays.  Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, lift a minimum of 75 lbs, reach above, stoop, bend and climb a ladder a minimum of 15 ft. and comply with Missouri CDL requirements.  Preference may be given to a high school graduate or equivalent.

Beginning hourly wage of $12.95 with standard benefit package. 

Applications are available at the City of Cape Girardeau Human Resources Office, 401 Independence, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2008.  Before final appointment successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test and background investigation.

The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment.

EOE/ADA/M/F/V

Sports Complex Crew Leader

The Parks and Recreation Department will be accepting applications for a full-time Crew Leader position to work out of the Shawnee Park Sports Complex Division.

This position is responsible for supervising and performing maintenance for the Shawnee Park Sports Complex and future community center which will be located at Shawnee Park.  Duties include athletic field maintenance, building maintenance, mowing, trimming, other general grounds maintenance, event supervision, full-time and part-time staff supervision.  Applicant should have at least 5 years experience in personnel supervision, ball field and building maintenance, mowing equipment, tractors and pickup trucks.  Must be available to work weekends, evening, late nights, early mornings and holidays.  Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, lift a minimum of 75 lbs, reach above, stoop, bend, and climb a ladder a minimum of 15 ft. and comply with Missouri CDL requirements.  Preference maybe given to a high school graduate or equivalent.

Beginning hourly rate of $13.61 with a standard City benefit package.

Applications are available at the City of Cape Girardeau Human Resources Office, 401 Independence, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  Applicants with disabilities may arrange accommodations by contacting the Human Resources Office at (573) 334-3090.  Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on November 26, 2008.  Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test and background investigation.

The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for testing as to the status of their application for employment.

EOE/ADA/M/F/V