Building Maintenance Craftsworker - Journeyman HVAC

Building Maintenance Craftsworker - Journeyman HVAC

Salary

$43,014.40 - $68,702.40 Annually

Location

Springfield, MO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

073126

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Description

The Public Works Department of the City of Springfield is seeking motivated, hard-working applicants for an electrician position on our Building Maintenance team. This vacancy would perform Journeyman level HVAC work in the maintenance and repair of City Buildings.

The Public Works Department constructs and maintains the infrastructure of the City to satisfy community needs by providing engineering services, a safe transportation system, effective stormwater management, and public buildings and grounds.

This position will take you across Springfield to a variety of locations including Old City Hall, the Busch Municipal Building, and multiple City Departments, such as Health and Police. If you enjoy working with your hands and contributing to your community, consider the Building Maintenance Craftsworker position!

For an overview of our benefits, click here!

Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield's leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• A minimum of three years responsible experience of which at least one year has been at the journeyman level in one of the following areas: carpentry, painting, roofing, masonry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, security engineering or cabinet making and finisher work.
• Experience must be commensurate with building craft specialty required for current vacancy
• For this vacancy, we are searching for electrician specializations

Licensing/Certification

• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Electrical specialty assignments require at minimum a valid Class B CDL with airbrakes (to operate aerial boom truck) to be obtained within the probationary period.
• EPA certification is required within six months of employment for HVAC specialty area.
• Some assignments require incumbent to obtain Certification for Backflow Prevention within first year of employment.

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Other Requirements

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Benefits

01

The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of see resume will not be accepted.

• I understand.

02

Are you a current full-time employee of the City of Springfield?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in professional electrician work?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

04

Do you have at least 1 year of experience in Journeyman level electrician work?

• Yes
• No

05

Please describe your experience in Journeyman level trades.

06

Please describe any and all licenses or certifications you possess as related to this job.

07

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

08

Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?

• Yes
• No

09

If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield (MO)

Address 840 N Boonville

Springfield, Missouri, 65802

Phone 417-864-1607

Website https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Jobs