HVAC Technician - Campus Facilities Management

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

As a UMKC employee within the MTS HVAC position, you’ll belong to an engaged, diverse community and will get to interact with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds daily. UMKC offers competitive benefits, including health, dental, life, and other insurance plans; a comprehensive retirement program; and educational assistance and tuition reduction programs for employees and their spouse/dependents. You will have a variety of work as an HVAC technician and have the opportunity to broaden your skillsets by working alongside other skilled trades such as electrical and plumbing when needed. This job offers a dynamic environment across many buildings on the Volker campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain HVAC systems, including hot water and steam heating systems and chilled water cooling systems. Use testing equipment to check controls and balance air flow.
• Install and change bearings, shafts, belts, and filters; perform sheet‑metal work and duct and diffuser installation. Operate and maintain centrifugal chillers and steam absorption chillers.
• Perform maintenance and repair on pneumatic, electrical, and electronic control systems and prepare required documentation for preventive maintenance program.
• Assist with HVAC repairs, including floods caused by broken equipment as needed.
• Locate parts and prepare purchase requests; provide input on recommended equipment purchases to maintain consistency.
• Clean area upon completion, restore it to its original state, and properly store all tools and equipment.
• Observe and enforce all safety requirements related to equipment operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; five (5) years of actual work experience and training in the trade, including apprenticeship or vocational training.
• Knowledge and skill in maintenance and use of tools, equipment, and materials for general building maintenance.
• Manual dexterity and physical coordination.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, drawings, wiring diagrams, and electrical codes.
• Valid driver’s license.

Shift

• 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Occasional nights and weekends may be required as needed.

Salary

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $28.00 to $33.00 hourly. This position is eligible for a $1,500 hiring incentive. Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including education, skills, experience, and organizational needs.

Union Eligibility

This is a union‑eligible position under Local 955. To be considered as a union bidder you must:

• Be currently employed in a union‑eligible position under Local 955.
• Meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy.
• Apply within the published five‑day posting period.

Benefits

Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental and caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for UM System campuses. For additional information, visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.