Power Plant Specialist - Requires 4 years general mechanical in a heavy industrial environment

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid time off including holidays

Retirement options with company match

Tuition assistance

Discounts on services and plans

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a skilled Power Plant Maintenance Technician to keep critical systems running safely in a fast-paced healthcare setting. The role involves boiler maintenance, inspections, and hands-on mechanical work on-site at Keene Street Medical Center in Columbia, MO.

The ideal candidate has four years of mechanical experience, a valid Missouri driver's license and a Stationary Engineer license or ICC equivalent. On-call coverage and holiday/weekend support may be required.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of general mechanical experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Personal driver's license; Missouri license within thirty (30) days of residency.
• Stationary Engineer license by any jurisdiction or passing results on the Missouri Stationary Engineer exam within one year.

Responsibilities

• Complete inspections of power plant mechanical equipment and perform required repairs.
• Safely repair boiler equipment, valves, steam traps, insulation and related components.
• Operate test instruments and basic welding; rigging and lifting of materials.
• Coordinate with supervision/engineering on projects and maintain maintenance records.
• Start-up boilers and maintain operating pressure; ensure plant safety practices.
• Utilize CMMS for digital record keeping and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Missouri driver's license

Stationary Engineer license (ICC or equivalent)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

Shift: Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm. Includes On-Call responsibility. May require Holidays/Weekends/off-shift coverage to support patient care and department needs.

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Department: Maintenance Keene St Med Ct

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

Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $23.07 - $31.50/hour, based on experience

Union Bid Period: 8/12/2026 – 8/18/2026

MU Healthcare is looking for a skilled, driven, and solutions-oriented Power Plant Maintenance Technician who takes pride in keeping critical systems operating safely and reliably in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who enjoys diagnosing complex issues, tackling mechanical challenges, and delivering high-quality workmanship. We value individuals who are dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence, knowing their work directly supports patient care across our hospitals and facilities. Success in this role requires strong collaboration skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors, engineers, and technical experts. Candidates who thrive on continuous learning, take ownership of their work, and are motivated by making a meaningful impact will find rewarding opportunities at MU Health Care. Join a team where your expertise, dedication, and commitment to reliability help power world-class healthcare every day.

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.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten 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

• Complete inspections of all power plant mechanical equipment, determine necessary repairs, complete repairs as needed. May complete valve repair, steam/water, pipefitting, plumbing, painting, steam trap repair, instrumentation installation, and insulation work. Perform repair and installation of power plant equipment. Notify supervisor(s) of potential problems discovered during routine inspections and maintenance.
• Safely, complete repair and maintenance of boiler equipment such as: inspecting, repairing and repacking valves, rebuilding steam traps, cleaning and inspecting boiler fireside and water sides, adjusting fans and blowers, repairing and replacing lagging and insulation, repairing water columns, replacing gaskets, checking dampers, inspecting fans, and repairing other associated components as needed.
• Safely, use and maintain in the normal daily job function tools and equipment including various hand tools, grinders, drills, band and disk cutters, propane torch, acetylene torch, electric arc welder, electric arc plasma cutter, grit blasters, etc. Effectively uses meters and other test instruments to test and troubleshoot problems. May complete various welding methods on ferrous and non-ferrous metal components. Complete rigging and heavy lifting of various materials utilizing and operating chain/cable hoists, engine hoists, pallet jacks, forklifts, and small portable cranes.
• Coordinate with power plant supervision and engineering on projects and maintenance; prepare material lists, review inventory needs, review schematics, construction drawings, and equipment manuals, and assist in maintaining power plant maintenance records.
• Safely, start-up boilers and bring to operating pressure.
• Safely coordinate work with power plant operations to maintain reliability of plant equipment by following all plant safety practices. Normal work will be in areas of limited access, chillers, piping, pumps, heights, extreme heat, humidity, and noise.
• Ability to use computer for digital record keeping in CMMS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four (4) years of general mechanical experience of in a heavy industrial environment.
• Personal driver's license; Missouri license within thirty (30) days of Missouri residency.
• Stationary Engineer license by any jurisdiction or passing results on the Missouri Stationary Engineer exam by the International Code Council (ICC) or equivalent local exam within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Power plant experience.
• Experience with maintenance of boilers, chillers, cooling towers and industrial water systems.
• 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.