Night-Shift Boiler Technician for Campus Heating

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Educational discounts

Job summary

University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a Boiler Maintenance Operator to maintain and operate campus boilers and related equipment across Volker and Health Sciences locations. The role involves collaboration with skilled trades and occasional major repairs.

Responsibilities include routine boiler maintenance, fire-tighting, and monitoring alarms; you will work nights 12:00am-8:00am, Friday through Tuesday, with union eligibility and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of heating boilers and ability to operate boilers and associated equipment.
• Manual dexterity and physical coordination.
• Reading blueprints, plans, drawings, and electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Periodically clean boilers inside and out, inspect for defects and disassemble/reassemble parts as needed.
• Maintain freeze protection system and respond to alarms; assist in power plant maintenance.
• Check boilers daily for proper functioning; perform minor repairs and replace worn parts.
• Overhaul solenoids, fans, and repair leaks in water and steam lines; assist in major repairs as directed.
• Read gauges, record information, and adjust controls to reach desired level.
• Change system fuel from gas to fuel oil when required; manage chemical treatment of boilers.

Skills

Boiler operation

Maintenance and repair

Blueprint literacy

Manual dexterity

Electrical/plumbing awareness

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a Boiler Maintenance Operator to maintain and operate campus boilers and related equipment across Volker and Health Sciences locations. The role involves collaboration with skilled trades and occasional major repairs.

Responsibilities include routine boiler maintenance, fire-tighting, and monitoring alarms; you will work nights 12:00am-8:00am, Friday through Tuesday, with union eligibility and a strong benefits package.