Facility Maintenance Technician I

Ozarks Technical Community College; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental, LTD and group life insurance

Wellness clinic

Fitness center

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan/PSRS-PEERS match

Job summary

Ozarks Technical Community College is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician I to join the Facilities & Grounds team at the Springfield campus. This hands-on role performs skilled trades including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other maintenance tasks to keep college facilities in good repair.

The position is full-time, 12-month, with a salary of $40,560 and non-exempt status. The role requires adhering to safety policies, operating tools and equipment, and occasional after-hours work

Qualifications

• Utilize technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Strong working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Problem solving aptitude.
• Physical stamina that will allow for long periods of standing and kneeling.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with employees and students in a pleasant manner.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Competence to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).
• Willingness to work outside normal work hours and weekends as needed to complete projects, emergency calls, and or snow removal.

Responsibilities

• Utilize work order system to schedule and complete maintenance requests.
• Willing to attend certification training as required and maintain re-certification, as necessary.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to assisting with moving furniture, heavy equipment and supplies, snow removal, attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.
• Operate company vehicles, equipment, and hand tools to complete assignments.
• Maintain storage area for supplies and equipment.
• Basic understanding of carpentry, maintenance, plumbing systems, and electrical components.
• Working knowledge of flooring systems including repairs and full installation.
• Working knowledge of building structures including roofing systems, ceiling, and wall construction.
• Ability to conduct a planned program of preventive maintenance.
• Capacity to order supplies, equipment and materials as needed.
• Identify, install, and repair equipment which requires the understanding of blueprints.
• Attend employee in-service programs to improve work performance.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction knowledge

Trade experience

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Work order system

Job description

OTC is dedicated to creating a culture that promotes success and wellbeing for our students and employees. Every department and position throughout the college strives to maintain a student-centered focus to create a culture where our students and employees are welcomed and feel safe at every campus and center. OTC applies that same focus to its hiring practices starting with the application process, the onboarding, and new hire expectations. We are committed to understanding the needs of our students and employees and providing them with an experience that represents the OTC Cares culture.

Ozarks Technical Community College is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Missouri TTY User:711 for Relay Missouri Services.

We appreciate your interest and desire to become a member of the OTC team! If you have any questions about job postings, the application process, or the status of an open position, you may reach out to Human Resources at 417-447-6641 or email [e-mail] directly.

Full-Time Employee Benefits Summary

Job no: 495078 Work type: Springfield Campus Location: Springfield, MO Categories: Facility Operations, Full-Time Staff/Administration

JOB TITLE: FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I DEPARTMENT: FACILITIES & GROUNDS

SALARY RANGE: $40,560 FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Springfield Campus Operations Supervisor

SCHEDULE DETAILS: Full-time/12-month position/PEERS

Position Summary

This hands-on general maintenance role will perform skilled trade tasks to assist in maintaining facilities, (i.e., plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, furniture moving and snow removal). Schedule and perform routine maintenance, repairs, and renovations as needed.

• Utilize work order system to schedule and complete maintenance requests.
• Willing to attend certification training as required and maintain re-certification, as necessary.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to assisting with moving furniture, heavy equipment and supplies, snow removal, attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.
• Operate company vehicles, equipment, and hand tools to complete assignments.
• Maintain storage area for supplies and equipment.
• Basic understanding of carpentry, maintenance, plumbing systems, and electrical components.
• Working knowledge of flooring systems including repairs and full installation.
• Working knowledge of building structures including roofing systems, ceiling, and wall construction.
• Ability to conduct a planned program of preventive maintenance.
• Capacity to order supplies, equipment and materials as needed.
• Identify, install, and repair equipment which requires the understanding of blueprints.
• Attend employee in-service programs to improve work performance.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Utilize technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Strong working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Problem solving aptitude.
• Physical stamina that will allow for long periods of standing and kneeling.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with employees and students in a pleasant manner.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Competence to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).
• Willingness to work outside normal work hours and weekends as needed to complete projects, emergency calls, and or snow removal.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Five years construction knowledge within a commercial setting.
• Experience in one or more trades including painting, drywall repair, carpentry, plumbing, door hardware, locks, electrical, HVAC, controls and hardware for fire, security, and lighting systems.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

Working at Ozarks Technical Community College Provides Great Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
• Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
• Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
• Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
• Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
• College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.

***OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Advertised: 24 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time Applications close: 18 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time