Maintenance Assistant

State Technical College of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

State Technical College of Missouri's Facilities Department is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to actively maintain and improve campus facilities. This on-site role operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m., with a pay rate of $15.50 per hour, supporting repairs, installations, and proactive upkeep. The candidate should have a high school diploma and familiarity with traditional trades, hand and power tools, and maintenance equipment; you will learn and perform HVAC, plumbing,

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of basic methods, materials, and practices in traditional building and mechanical trades.
• Familiarity with common hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow technical directions, verbal instructions, and written work orders.
• Ability to learn across maintenance disciplines and apply skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled maintenance personnel with repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Receive hands-on training and develop skills in: Electrical systems and lighting repairs; HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting; Plumbing repairs and installations; Painting and surface preparation; Concrete repair and finishing; Custodial and facility cleaning; Welding and metal fabrication tasks.
• 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, procedures, and regulations.
• Respond to facility maintenance requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Familiarity with tools

Ability to follow instructions

Independent work

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

On-Site, Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Pay Rate: $15.50/hour

State Tech is known as the Employers' Choice. Why? Because our graduates earn high paying jobs that are in demand. A huge reason for that success is because of our dedicated faculty and staff. Become a part of the #1 two-year college in the country and shape the workforce of tomorrow. At State Tech we want to be known as both the Employers' Choice, but equally as important we want to be known as the Employee's Choice! To learn more about State Tech visit our website at https://statetechmo.edu/.

State Technical College of Missouri’s Facilities Department is looking to add a new highly motivated assistant to the team. This individual will assist in actively maintaining and improving campus facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a high school diploma. This position requires work experience in the following areas:

• Knowledge of basic methods, materials, and practices used in traditional building and mechanical trades.
• Familiarity with common hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow technical directions, verbal instructions, and written work orders.
• Ability to learn and apply skills across multiple maintenance disciplines.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, contractors, and building occupants.

Job Responsibilities

To perform this position successfully, employee must be able to perform each essential function and responsibility satisfactorily. The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist skilled maintenance personnel with repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Receive hands‑on training and develop skills in:
  • Electrical systems and lighting repairs
  • HVAC equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Plumbing repairs and installations
  • Painting and surface preparation
  • Concrete repair and finishing
  • Custodial and facility cleaning functions
  • Welding and metal fabrication tasks
• 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 all safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Respond to facility maintenance requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

State Technical College of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Employment Opportunity organization and does not discriminate against any protected class in our educational programs, activities, or employment opportunity. Please see our complete Non-Discrimination Policy.