Campus HVAC Technician — Varied Systems & Growth

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 58,240 - 68,640; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) seeks an HVAC Technician within the MTS HVAC team. You will join a diverse university community and interact with faculty, staff, and students while supporting facilities across the Volker campus.

The role focuses on installing, repairing, and maintaining HVAC systems, reading blueprints, coordinating with trades, and advancing safety and efficiency. The position offers stable benefits and opportunities to broaden skills across building systems.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with five years of trade experience or apprenticeship.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, drawings, wiring diagrams and electrical codes.
• Valid driver’s license and hands-on maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain HVAC systems including hot water and steam heating and chilled water systems; balance air flow with testing equipment.
• Install and change bearings, shafts, belts, filters; perform sheet‑metal work and duct/diffuser installation; operate and maintain chillers.
• Maintain pneumatic, electrical, and electronic control systems; document preventive maintenance.
• Assist with HVAC repairs, including floods caused by broken equipment.
• Locate parts and prepare purchase requests; advise on equipment purchases for consistency.
• Clean area after completion and store tools properly; enforce safety requirements.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Tool use

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Testing equipment

Duct fabrication tools

Job description

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) seeks an HVAC Technician within the MTS HVAC team. You will join a diverse university community and interact with faculty, staff, and students while supporting facilities across the Volker campus.

The role focuses on installing, repairing, and maintaining HVAC systems, reading blueprints, coordinating with trades, and advancing safety and efficiency. The position offers stable benefits and opportunities to broaden skills across building systems.