Building Maintenance Mechanic
- Employer
- University of Missouri - Columbia
- Location
- Columbia, Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Dec 17, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Vocational & Technical Fields, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Hiring Department
At the University of Missouri, Campus Facilities Operations is dedicated to creating a safe, efficient, and inspiring environment that fosters education, research, and service excellence. Our team manages campus facilities and infrastructure through services including Engineering, Custodial Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Inventory Management, Sustainability, and Project Management, ensuring seamless daily operations. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the university community and help shape the future of Mizzou with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Job Description
At the University of Missouri, Campus Facilities Operations is dedicated to creating a safe, efficient, and inspiring environment that fosters education, research, and service excellence. Our team manages campus facilities and infrastructure through services including Engineering, Custodial Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Inventory Management, Sustainability, and Project Management, ensuring seamless daily operations. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the university community and help shape the future of Mizzou with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Nature and Level of Work
Provide semi-skilled maintenance and repair for a building or group of buildings, including permanent and moveable equipment, referring more complex problems to skilled trades staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Repair and maintain heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems including single room units up to complete building systems.
- Repair and maintain building accessories and equipment, such as tables, chairs, charts, gas and electrical appliances, etc.
- Repair and maintain plumbing systems for water softeners, restroom facilities, water coolers, etc.; open sewers/drains; replace faucets, etc.
- Repair and maintain refrigeration units by recharging gas supply, assuring power supply, etc.
- Locate parts and prepare requests for purchase of parts and equipment; provide input as to recommended equipment purchases for consistency in maintenance and repair.
- Clean area upon completion; return materials and equipment and restore area to original state.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Minimum Qualifications
• A high school degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Four years of experience in general building maintenance, including heating/air conditioning, electrical water treatment, plumbing, etc., is necessary.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret diagrams is necessary.
• A valid driver’s license may be required for certain positions.
Preferred Qualifications
Must possess a valid driver’s license, which will allow legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $17.18 - $23.50 per hour
Grade: GGS-E
University Title: Building Maintenance Mechanic
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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