Maintenance Technician II

Missouri Southern State University; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, MO seeks a Maintenance Technician II to perform skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and fire systems. This position may also perform routine preventive repairs using hand and power tools as directed by work orders.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of hands-on maintenance experience, plus a valid driver's license

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of maintenance vocational/technical school.
• Minimum two years’ hands-on maintenance experience.
• Must have valid Driver’s License and meet university vehicle insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists in corrective and preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment.
• Performs skilled mechanical, electrical, HVAC and fire control system maintenance and repair.
• Inspects equipment to locate faults, lubricates, and repairs or replaces worn parts.
• Operates basic electrical work, tests circuits, and maintains boilers and pumps as needed.
• Contributes to preventive maintenance and supports other department duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Maintenance requests

Basic math

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC knowledge

Low voltage controls

Power tools

Word & Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maintenance vocational/technical school

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician II performs skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and fire systems. This position also may perform other routine duties in the Facilities department including general corrective and preventive repairs, minor other work using hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing devices to repair as needed according to work orders or verbal instructions.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in corrective and preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment.

Performs skilled mechanical maintenance work in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of electrical, HVAC and fire control systems by inspecting and testing elements of those systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions.

Assures the proper operation of a wide variety of mechanical machines and devices including pumps, engines, motors, conveyors, compressors, and laboratory equipment by observing mechanical machines in operation and listening to them to locate the source of malfunctions, lubricating and cleaning mechanical machines, dismantling the machines in order to repair or replace inoperative parts such as belts, fans, motors, and pumps, and adjusting the machines to prescribed operating standards or performance rates.

Performs basic electrical work by replacing faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, breakers, insulators and other simple elements of electrical systems, fixtures and equipment, installing new conduits, wiring, and electrical machinery, inspecting and testing electrical lighting, power circuits, and equipment.
Assist in maintaining boilers, domestic hot water systems and pumps. May be required to dismantle equipment for servicing, repair or installation of replacement parts.

Conducts preventive maintenance in lubrication of equipment, pumps, motors, fans, machinery and other mechanical equipment.

Minor plumbing fixture repairs of replacement of washers, seals, packing or parts on faucets, water appliances, valves, and traps. Makes repairs on pipe leaks and installation and maintenance on Hot water heaters.

Practices preventive maintenance in maintaining certain mechanical equipment and mechanical tools by performing spot checks of equipment to determine their working condition, oiling moving parts, cleaning and servicing tools and equipment as directed or specified.

Contributes to the overall success of the Facilities Services Department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned. Assists as needed in other department areas or as assigned.

Maintains inspection duties according to established procedures and preventative maintenance schedules.

Performs other related duties as required.

Education, Experience, and Licenses

A high school diploma or the equivalent and or completion of a maintenance vocational/technical school. An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.

Minimum two years’ hands on experience as a general or trades maintenance mechanic; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have valid Driver’s License and ability to meet University’s insurance requirements for driving University vehicles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read blueprints, procedure manuals, work orders, equipment operating instructions and general correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, administration and visitors.
• Ability to read and accurately complete maintenance requests, time sheets, and supply requests.
• Ability to calculate figures and concepts of basic math.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Requires skills in trouble shooting and repair of various equipment from small appliances to industrial size commercial units.
• Requires minor skills in the electrical trade to include trouble shooting of industrial equipment, fixtures and fire controls with the use of meters and other diagnostic tools.
• Requires the ability to install fixtures and equipment involved in various construction projects.
• Requires a working understanding of automated controls, and other low voltage control systems.
• Requires general knowledge of computers operations (prefer Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Requires basic knowledge of HVAC, boilers, closed water loops and condenser and domestic water systems.
• Requires the ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel including the use of a computer keyboard; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear including the use of a telephone. The employee is frequently required to walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds on a frequent basis; prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis; and working in confined spaces. Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual and electrically powered tools and electrical test equipment, to move throughout campus, including climbing stairs in all University buildings, and to work at heights. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards. Some positions in this job classification (job title) are designated as essential employees who must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather; the supervisor or Director will communicate whether the position is considered essential and under what situations. Will be required to respond to after-hours emergencies and mandatory overtime. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Requires the ability to see, smell, hear, and speak. Position requires depth, color, and texture perception.

NOTICE

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact Human Resources to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. An employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential function of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.