Mechanical Plant Specialist

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental insurance from

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement: 100% match up to 8%

Tuition assistance (75%)

Discounts on cell plans, rental cars,

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a Mechanical Plant Specialist to operate and maintain building mechanical systems, including boilers and cooling towers, at Keene Street Medical Center in Columbia, MO. This hands-on role focuses on reliability and safety to support patient care.

You will monitor the BAS, perform HVAC, electrical and plumbing tasks, and respond to alarms and off-shift coverage. A high school diploma and boiler experience are required; Missouri Class F license may be preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in maintenance and operation of building mechanical systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic controls.
• 1 year of experience in maintenance and operation of high pressure boilers and related equipment.
• Valid driver license; Missouri Class F or higher.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electrical chillers and steam absorbers; maintain heating, AC, ventilation, boiler, or cooling tower systems.
• Monitor and control building temperatures via BAS (building operation system).
• Respond to elevator trouble, emergency codes, and power outages.
• Operate pneumatic tube system and its control; perform repairs as needed.
• Monitor and maintain chemical levels in cooling tower water treatment system; repair plumbing systems and replace fixtures.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Boiler operation

Pneumatic control systems

Blueprints & drawings

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HVAC controls

Building automation system (BAS)

Job description

Shift: Monday to Friday, 3pm to 11:30 pm

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Department: Maintenance Keene Street Medical Center

Facility: Keene Street Medical Center – 404 North Keene Street, Columbia, MO 65201

Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $22.04 - $30.09 per hour/per year, based on experience.
• Differential: $3 per hour evening differential
• Union Bid Period: 6/29/26 to7/6/26

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Healthcare is looking for a dynamic and proactive individual to join our team as a Mechanical Plant Specialist! Your hands-on approach and technical finesse will be pivotal in maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, including boilers and cooling towers. If you're passionate about being at the forefront of healthcare infrastructure and want to be part of a dedicated team,

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one.
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays.
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%).
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more.
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Operate and maintain electrical chillers and steam absorbers. Maintain and repair heating, air conditioning, ventilation systems, boiler, or cooling tower systems from single room units to complete building systems.
• Maintain building/equipment temperatures and conditions through the operations of the BAS (Building Operation system) computer.
• First responder to elevator trouble and entrapment, all emergency codes, power outages (both large and small), “Hot & Cold” calls.
• Operate a pneumatic tube system and its computerized control, maintain and make necessary repairs.
• Monitor and maintain chemical levels in cooling tower water treatment system. Repair and maintain plumbing systems, open sewer drains, and replace faucets.
• Check and operate fire alarm systems; operate and maintain medical air, vacuum, control air, and other lift safety air systems.
• Maintain basic electrical circuits and equipment and maintain building accessories such as tables, chairs, carts, gas and electrical equipment.
• Provide coverage for engineering-related duties during off-shifts.
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
• One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and operation of building mechanical systems including HVAC maintenance, electrical, plumbing, electrical and pneumatic control systems, drawings, and technical specifications.
• One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and operation of high pressure boilers and associated equipment, where applicable, for positions responsible for maintaining boiler and cooling tower systems.
• Personal driver license; class F or higher for Missouri residents.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position, and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.