City of Chesterfield Career Opportunities

The City of Chesterfield is accepting applications for the position of Parks Maintenance Worker. 

• Physically participates in the construction and maintenance of park, recreation, beautification areas, rights-of-ways, and public grounds;
• Maintenance and repair of all park equipment, tools, and supplies;
• Assists in turf maintenance programs for a high quality sports complex, parks, beautification areas, rights-of-ways, and public grounds;
• Assists in the planning, organization, implementation and maintenance of various types of landscapes within the City. Areas include but are not limited to traditional perennial and annual plantings, large native grass lands, trees, wildflower areas and wetland locations;
• Operates moderately heavy landscape equipment including mowers, tractors, earth tillers, landscape rakes and blades, augers and skid loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and loaders;
• Performs a wide range of duties associated with the maintenance and operation of an athletic facility;
• Assists in maintenance of tools, equipment and facilities. Knowledgeable in care and use of equipment;
• Sets up, cleans up and prepares for various civic or recreational programs or activities;
• Safely operate heavy trucks and pull equipment floats, trailers and haul materials to work sites;
• Operates snowplow-equipped truck to spread salt, and participates in other snow removal activities as assigned;
• Assists other divisions and departments during emergencies and is on-call to respond;
• Assists in the supervision, maintenance and implementation of programs; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

Knowledge of principles and practices associated with the general maintenance and operations of parks and recreation facilities, working knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions. Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in developing and maintaining athletic fields and park facilities. Working knowledge of irrigation systems. Knowledge of standard hand and power equipment employed in the propagation and cultivation of athletic turf and grass areas.

Skills

Must be able to adeptly handle multiple priorities, problems, and demanding situations; possess strong written and oral communication skills; be able to look toward the future, while dealing with the demands of the present; possess strong planning and organizational skills; possess a strong customer service orientation; and be a team player.

Abilities

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience

Minimum of one year experience in maintenance operations. High school diploma or equivalent required. Meet all DOT physical requirements. Valid Class B Commercial Driver's license within sixty (60) days of employment. Must maintain a valid and safe driving record. State of Missouri Pesticide Applicators License, National Playground Safety Inspectors Certification, International Society of Arborist Certification, CPR and AED certifications are desired.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, position with a minimum hourly rate of $18.99.  

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration.

Individuals may email their resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us

• Physically participates in the construction and maintenance of park, recreation, beautification areas, rights-of-ways, park facilities and public grounds;
• Maintenance and repair of all park equipment, tools, and supplies;
• Assists in turf maintenance programs for a high-quality sports complex, parks, beautification areas, rights-of-ways, and public grounds;
• Assists in the planning, organization, implementation and maintenance of various types of landscapes within the City. Areas include but are not limited to traditional perennial and annual plantings, large native grass lands, trees, wildflower areas and wetland locations;
• Operates moderately heavy landscape equipment including mowers, tractors, earth tillers, landscape rakes and blades, augers and skid loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and loaders;
• Performs a wide range of duties associated with the maintenance and operation of an athletic facility; 
• Sets up, cleans up and prepares for various civic or recreational programs or activities;
• Performs general labor and janitorial tasks to clean and care for the grounds to include; emptying trash receptacles, cleaning bathrooms, stocking supplies,
• Assists other divisions and departments during emergencies and is on-call to respond;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration.

Individuals may email their resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us

This position requires a dynamic, customer service & detail oriented team player. Must have the ability to make quick, responsible decisions while keeping focus on quality and client service. The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a respect and focus on quality. Excellent communication, organizational, time management and computer skills are a must. Strong initiative, problem solving and time management skills are essential.

• 1-3 years Event/Production Management work experience.
• Tour and Stage Production experience.
• Marketing and/or ticketing
• Experience in stage lighting, pro audio systems and basic video systems.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to make clear concise decisions; sometimes with limited information.
• Ability to cope with high levels of stress
• Computer literate in Windows applications.
• Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work long hours that include a lot of nights and weekends throughout the busy season of April – October

Physical Demands/Working Environment: 

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Moderate to loud level or noise in work environment
• Standing for prolonged amounts of time
• Sometime stressful environment

 Event and Production Management

• Assists with advancing of all events with touring Artist production staff, including but not limited to backline rental needs, stage plots, load-in and load out schedule, transportation, hospitality, and merchandise sales
• Obtain marketing and promotional materials from all artists
• Create a production timeline/schedule to coordinate all technical and logistical aspects during load-in, show, and load-out.
• Develop a unique site plan and detailed map for each relevant event, including a parking/traffic plan
• Create a security plan and schedule any necessary security guards and officers to ensure safe and stress free events
• Organizes and supervises the logistics of all parties involved with the productions of events.
• Create advance packet to send to all vendors and sponsors with logistical information, production schedules, contact information and rules and regulations.
• Assists in scheduling, staffing, ordering of equipment and gear for all Amphitheater events.
• Serves as Venue representative on day of show and visiting Artist's on-site needs.
• Acquire technical needs from the client and coordinate those technical requirements with the respective Lighting, Sound, Rigging, and Video supervisors.
• Maintain a high level of communication between clients, all necessary departments, and vendors to ensure a smooth flow from initial production meeting to final load out for all clients.
• Supervises daily set-up, Labor, Event Timeline sheets accurately and in a timely manner for assigned functions, to reflect all production needs throughout the Amphitheater.
• Works with staff to maintain inventory control on all equipment and maintenance.
• Ensure that all operational event contractual obligations are met, relative to staging and Event Rider and oversee all operational aspects of events to ensure their smooth operation.
• Performs liaison duties between facility and production crews.
• Manage all clients’ requests and work with appropriate staff to ensure requests are competed fully and on time.
• In conjunction with the Superintendent, advance amphitheater events/shows (e.g. review concert riders) with clients and communicate event requirements to staff.
• Maintain positive communication and serve as a venue resource for clients, up to and including the event day.
• Participate in Event Meetings with Superintendent, communicating/delegating event specifics to responsible departments.
• Act as primary point of contact for client services including preplanning event activities and making recommendations to event clients on optimal operating procedures.
• Identify and make recommendations to Superintendent on operational improvements, increased profitability, and efficiencies.
• Assist in establishing event equipment requirements, including sub rentals, quality control, delivery, pick-up, inventory control, repairs, and maintenance.
• Manage daily set-up, labor, and event timeline sheets accurately and in a timely manner for assigned functions, to reflect all production needs throughout the amphitheater/event.
• Works with Parks division for custodial maintenance with the property maintenance for repairs/maintenance to facilities and equipment
• Enforce all rules including fire and safety codes, noise ordinance, while maintaining a glass and tobacco free facility.
• Maintain positive talent relations by developing a solid understanding of the music industry, to ensure that artists and industry representatives have positive experiences in the venue
• Ensure that all events, rentals, special events are executed properly, to both the guest and clients satisfaction.
• Assist Superintendent with the management/updates to the Chesterfield Amphitheater website
• Assist with all marketing plans and management of social media platforms
• Set up/coordination and management of bars, including cash control and orders.

Box Office/Bar Management

• Supervises event ticketing/bar staff during event.
• Coordinates with Superintendent to obtain sales information, schedules, etc. as

it relates to ticketing.

• Coordinates with Event Promoters to obtain necessary information to place

event tickets on sale, including ticket builds, pricing tiers, discount codes, promotions/ads, any and all specials

• Manages daily deposits, settlement, and proper accounting information for the Box Office.
• Respond to requests from Superintendent and/or promoters for daily sales figures/event projections.
• Coordinates with Eventbrite to generate information and prepare to put event tickets on sale.
• Operates the Eventbrite Access Manager scanning system by installing all events, coordinates training of staff, and running necessary reports.
• Consults with appropriate staff regarding ADA issues.
• Build and foster relationships with other ticketing professionals and venues.
• Act as first point of contact for customer concerns or related issues.
• Maintain knowledge of current ticketing trends.
• Fully in charge of setting up, testing and de-bugging box office ticket equipment on a regular schedule before and during all events.

This is a non-exempt positon paying an hourly rate of $18.99. Minimum annual salary of $39,499.00

Definitely not an 8-5 job during our busy season, this position should expect to work most weekends beginning in April–October. Work shifts will depend on needs of the event, which is ever-changing and could result in a prolonged shift of 16+ hours in a day with nights ending near 3am.  During our off season of November-March the work shifts will consist of office hours preparing for the next calendar year with a usual 8-5 shift.

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration.
Please send resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us    

Please send resume to HR@chesterfield.mo.us

The Recreation Specialist reports to the Superintendent of Recreation. Primary responsibility will be to assist in the various events and programs for Seniors. We will be assisting throughout the year with other events, programs and activities.  There will be occasions where the assistance with other events and programs within the department are required. 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to patron needs and rule compliance on site, resolving discrepancies while maintaining great customer service during programs and special events.
• Assist with planning, developing, marketing and implementing a variety of recreation programs and special events for seniors.
• Assist with other programming events throughout the year.
• Assist with analysis and development of pricing/ expense strategies for program services.
• Assist with quantifying costs, analyzes and recommends privatized programs versus in -house service delivery.
• Assist with establishing and evaluating long-range goals, objectives, regulations, and procedures.
• Assist with the supervision and evaluation of programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of principles and practices associated with recreation programs and special event programming, marketing, working knowledge of personnel management, and computer registration system. Must be able to adeptly handle multiple priorities, problems, and demanding situations; possess strong written and oral communication skills; be able to look toward the future, while dealing with the demands of the present; possess strong planning and organizational skills; be knowledgeable of current trends, resources, legislation, and funding sources; be creative and proactive, yet politically sensitive; possess a strong customer service orientation; and be a team player. 

Ability to work indoors and outdoors with long and varied hours such as days, nights, weekends and holidays. Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach and lift. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and sit at a desk up to fifty percent of the day in a busy, close office environment where noise and interruptions prevail. May be required to move tables, chairs, cabinets, equipment, supplies, etc. to maximum of 50 pounds. Requires alertness, precision, memory, concentration, judgment, reasoning, patience, problem solving, and imagination. Must be quality- minded and safety conscious, people and service oriented, a team player and self-starter.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, position with a starting salary at $18.29 per hour.

Experience in Parks and Recreation Administration, Facility Management, or a closely related field. Must possess a valid driver's license, and maintain a safe driving record. CPR and AED Certifications are desired.

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration.
You may email your resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us

The City of Chesterfield is accepting applications for the position of Planner.

This position is to perform a variety of duties related to both current and long range planning activities and projects. Assignments include making presentations to various boards and committees, working with the general public, developers and land owners and providing technical review and analysis on applications, permits and development proposals.

Prepares technical reports and makes presentations, including discussions with policy alternatives and recommended course of action, to the Architectural Review Board, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Planning and Public Works Committee. 

Assists in preparation for and conducting of public meetings, hearings and presentations. 

Coordinates citizen, interdepartmental, interagency and intergovernmental participation in planning studies and reports. 

Maintains and updates permanent department files.

Planner-in-charge in processing and review of petitions for zoning and special procedures, site plans, permits, and subdivisions of land. 

Assists general public in responding to planning, zoning and subdivision related questions. 

Performs research, data collection and analysis, and prepares departmental reports and studies. 

Ensures compliance on all reviews with the City's development standards, Unified Development Code and reports and adherence to the City's Comprehensive Plan. 

Perfoms all other related duties as assigned. 

Basic knowledge of zoning and urban planning principles. 

Ability to prepare reports, maps, graphic displays and provide presentations before a variety of audiences including elected officials and the general public. 

Analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret data and provide professional recommendations. 

Exercises initiative and interest in establishing effective working relationships and providing a high level of service to the general public. 

Experience with Access database, GIS, and other planning related tools and software. 

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or other related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in planning or related field. A Master’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration.
You may email your resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us

Duties include both field and office responsibilities.  This position receives, investigates and responds to ordinance violation concerns, complaints and questions from City Officials and the public.  Requires a working knowledge of local county ordinances, property surveys, legal descriptions and knowledge of code enforcement principles. 

Applicants must be able to traverse uneven, vegetated and sloping terrain.  Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds for a moderate distance.  High school diploma or GED required.  Certified Code Enforcement Officer or Associate Degree in related field plus 2 years of responsible public contact experience preferred.  Must have a valid driver’s license.  A criminal record check and background investigations will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration.
You may email your resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us

The City of Chesterfield is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

The position provides police patrols, protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances and apprehension of criminal violators.  This position will be assigned to the Patrol Division.   

High school diploma or GED required, two years of college credit preferred.   P.O.S.T certification preferred or must successfully complete the State mandated 600 hours of basic police academy training. 

This is a full-time, non-exempt, position with a starting salary of $58,500 with P.O.S.T. Certification.

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration.
You may email your resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us

The City of Chesterfield is accepting applications for the position of Fleet Maintenance Mechanic.

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration.
You may email your resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us

The City of Chesterfield is accepting applications for the position of Street Maintenance Worker. 

Position Summary 

Position performs a wide variety of manual tasks including skilled and semi- skilled work and equipment operation in maintaining City streets, sidewalks,  street trees, public grounds and facilities, and storm sewers.  Works  independently under general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and  other personnel as assigned.   

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements 

Minimum of one year experience in Public Works operations.  Experience and  demonstrated competency in at least one of the City’s public works operational  areas. 

High school diploma or equivalent required. Meet all DOT physical  requirements.  Valid Class B Commercial Driver's license within sixty (60) days  of employment. 

Full-time, non-exempt, position with a salary starting at $38,875.

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration.
You may email your resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us

The City of Chesterfield is accepting applications for the position of Building Attendant. Position works independently under the general supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor.

Performs general labor, basic maintenance, and janitorial tasks to clean and care for the City facilities in order to maintain a safe, sanitary, and attractive environment. Performs routine cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, waxing, buffing, washing windows, emptying trash and recycle receptacles, cleaning / disinfecting bathrooms, stocking supplies, and general clean-up of the facility exterior.

Must possess knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in general building maintenance and cleaning practices/procedures. Must possess a valid Missouri Driver’s License and be able to work days, evenings and weekends. High school diploma or equivalent and two years’ experience in maintenance and janitorial-related work preferred.

This is a non-exempt position with a starting annual rate of $36,573 ($17.58/hour).

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration.
You may email your resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us

Position performs janitorial tasks to clean and care for City owned facilities.  Works independently under general supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor.  Assists in other duties as assigned. 

Applicant must possess knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in general cleaning practices and procedures.   Must possess a valid Missouri Drivers License and be able to work evenings and weekends. High school diploma and/or equivalent and two years experience in janitorial work preferred.

This is a part-time, non-exempt, position with an hourly rate of pay of $12, for a maximum of 1,000 hours per year.

A City Employment Application must be submitted for consideration.
You may email your resume to hr@chesterfield.mo.us