Campus Boiler & Plant Maintenance Tech

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Tuition reduction for employee and/ or

Job summary

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is seeking a Boiler Maintenance Operator to maintain and operate boilers across campus facilities. The role involves aging boiler systems, coordinating with HVAC, electrical and plumbing teams, and ensuring reliable heat for both Volker and Health Sciences campuses.

Key responsibilities include cleaning boilers, maintaining freeze protection, responding to alarms, and performing routine repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; demonstrated skills may offset.
• Knowledge of heating boilers and ability to operate boilers and related equipment.
• Experience with general building maintenance tools and materials.
• Manual dexterity and physical coordination.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, drawings, wiring diagrams, and electrical codes.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Periodically clean boilers and inspect for defects.
• Maintain freeze protection and respond to alarms.
• Perform routine boiler repairs and replacements of parts.
• Change system fuel type when required and maintain chemical treatment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Boiler operation knowledge

Reading blueprints and drawings

Manual dexterity

Valid driver's license

Maintenance of heating systems

Job description

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is seeking a Boiler Maintenance Operator to maintain and operate boilers across campus facilities. The role involves aging boiler systems, coordinating with HVAC, electrical and plumbing teams, and ensuring reliable heat for both Volker and Health Sciences campuses.

Key responsibilities include cleaning boilers, maintaining freeze protection, responding to alarms, and performing routine repairs.