Entry-Level Facilities Technician - Hands-On Maintenance

Statetechmo; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

State Technical College of Missouri's Facilities Department is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support repairs, preventive maintenance, and routine inspections on campus. This on-site role runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

with a pay rate of $15.50 per hour. You will assist skilled personnel across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, and custodial tasks, learning multiple maintenance disciplines while maintaining safe, organized work areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of basic methods, materials, and practices in traditional trades.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow written work orders and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to learn across multiple maintenance disciplines.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent collaboration with coworkers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled maintenance personnel with repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Receive hands-on training and develop skills in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, concrete repair, custodial work, welding.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform routine inspections of facilities and report maintenance concerns.
• Assist with moving materials, equipment, furniture, and supplies as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Follow work orders, maintenance schedules, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Comply with safety policies and regulations; respond to requests professionally.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic maintenance knowledge

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading work orders

Multi-discipline learning

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maintenance equipment

Ladders & lifts

Power tools

Job description

State Technical College of Missouri's Facilities Department is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support repairs, preventive maintenance, and routine inspections on campus. This on-site role runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

with a pay rate of $15.50 per hour. You will assist skilled personnel across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, and custodial tasks, learning multiple maintenance disciplines while maintaining safe, organized work areas.