Job Postings

Employment Opportunities

All employees are hired via the City of Sikeston's Human Resource Department.  The City of Sikeston is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  (View our current Equal Employment Opportunity Plan

Applications can be obtained at City Hall, 105 E. Center, Sikeston MO  63801 or by clicking here.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

  • 1 week paid vacation after six month; earn up to five weeks with years of service.
  • Paid sick leave 
  • 14 paid holidays
  • Health insurance- 80% employer paid for employee and dependents.
  • 100% employer paid LAGERS retirement (Learn more about LAGERS)
  • Employee wellness benefits
  • Cafeteria plan
  • ICMA 457 deferred compensation plan

To apply, click on the application above or apply in person at City of Sikeston Human Resources Office, 105 E. Center St., Sikeston, MO.  Applicants with disabilities may arrange reasonable accommodations by contacting the Human Resources Office at (573) 475-3714.  

Return application and job description to HR Director Carrie Burgfeld, 105 E. Center St., Sikeston, MO  63801.  You may also fax this information to 573-475-3712 or send via email, cburgfeld@sikeston.org.  If you have any questions, please call 573-475-3712.

Questions should be directed to Human Resource Director Carrie Burgfeld - Phone: (573) 475-3712; FAX: (573) 475-3715; email:  cburgfeld@sikeston.org

The City of Sikeston is committed to a policy of hiring without regard to age, sex, color, race, religion, national origin, or disability as prescribed by Federal and State laws.  Applicants must successfully pass a background check, job specific physical examination, and drug/alcohol screen. 

This employer participates in E-Verify:  We confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. 

EOE/ADA/M/F/V

 
Job Description Post Date Closing Date

Sikeston Parks and Recreation Department - Skilled Worker

If you enjoy working outdoors this job is for you! The responsibilities range from general grounds keeping to construction/building maintenance to heavy equipment operation. Applicants with construction knowledge or general knowledge of landscaping techniques preferred. Read More
May 8, 2023 Until Filled

Street Department - Seasonal Skilled Workers

*40 hours per week
*32 total working weeks
*12/hour
Constructs and repairs complex concrete structures (streets, curbs, sidewalks, etc.) utilizing controlled layouts, form construction, saw cutting, concrete removal, etc. Read More
Mar 3, 2023 Until Filled

Parks & Recreation - Seasonal Ground Maintenance Positions (2)

*40 hour per week
*11 total working weeks
*$12/hour
Performs general and semi-skilled groundskeeping and maintenance duties for properties owned by the LCRA and other tasks as assigned. Read More
Mar 3, 2023 Until Filled

Parks & Recreation - Seasonal Skilled Workers (2)

*40 hours per week
*32 total working weeks
*12/hour
Constructs and repairs concrete structures (curbs, sidewalks, dugouts etc.) utilizing controlled layouts, form construction, saw cutting, concrete removal, placement of joining materials and concrete finishing utilizing manual and machine tools. Read More
Mar 3, 2023 Until Filled

Parks Maintenance Supervisor - $39,655-41,000

Supervises entry maintenance and park maintenance workers while maintaining parks, facilities, playground equipment, fountains and restrooms. Read More
Feb 23, 2023 Mar 18, 2023

Public Works - Recreation Lead (Part-time)

This position will involve mostly evenings and some weekends and will assist in the planning, implementation and supervision of recreational activities, events and programs, volunteers and staff. Read More
Feb 6, 2023 Until Filled

Public Safety Officer - $44,073/year

Performs all basic police and firefighting functions including, but not limited to routine patrol, crime prevention and investigation; traffic control; fire prevention and suppression, responding to off-duty fires; cleaning/maintenance of vehicles, equipment and firearms. Read More
Oct 26, 2022 Until Filled