Field Maintenance Worker - Beautification

Job Title

Field Maintenance Worker – Beautification

Department

Public Works Department

Posting Date

January 9, 2026

Closing Date for Resumes/Applications

Open Until Filled

Salary

$26.63/ hourly

Comprehensive, Cost Effective Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

Exempt/Non-exempt

Non-Exempt

Status

Full time

The City of Saint Charles Human Resources Department is currently recruiting for the position of Field Maintenance Worker - Beautification. The purpose of this position is to perform assigned skilled construction, hardscaping and landscaping work to maintain and repair public spaces within the right-of-way, and support snow and ice removal operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Properly inspect and maintain equipment, vehicles, tools, and supplies.
• Select, plant, care for, and remove plants and landscaping within the right-of-way on major roads within the City of Saint Charles.
• Select, inventory, and apply chemical herbicides and insecticides.
• Repair and construct hardscape improvements such as pavers, benches, retaining walls, etc.
• Mow, trim, and remove debris within the right-of-way.
• Operate in a safe and efficient manner equipment and vehicles, hand and power tools.
• Excavate, expose and repair sewers and irrigation component via manual or mechanical methods.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety standards and procedures, including work zone traffic control.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule and work overtime as required for civil emergencies, severe weather, special events, and after hour call-outs.
• Removes trash and obstructions which may block or interfere with the flow of storm water.
• Clean and remove debris from storm sewer systems, manholes, inlets, culverts, drainage ways and other spaces
• by manual or mechanical methods including but not limited to digging, rodding, bucketing, and jetting.
• Locate, excavate, and expose by manual or mechanical methods buried manholes and underground infrastructure.
• Repairs and replaces defective or broken drainage, irrigation, hardscape and landscape infrastructure.
• Performs duties of Street Maintenance Worker including snow and ice control operations.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A working knowledge of drainage and irrigation systems, and associated methods, procedures and materials used in maintenance, construction and repair of those systems.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a Missouri Department of Agriculture Pesticide Certified Applicator License for Categories 3 and 6 preferred or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Missouri Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes and tanker endorsements or the ability to obtain within 6 months.

How to Apply:

Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in e-verify