Skilled Facilities Maintenance Tech II (On‑Site)

Missouri Southern State University; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Southern State University is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Specialist II to perform a broad range of on‑site maintenance tasks across campus buildings. The role requires independent judgment, scheduling, and the ability to handle multiple trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC services.

The job involves preventive and corrective maintenance, reading blueprints, coordinating with external contractors, and supporting campus events.

Qualifications

• Capable of carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical repairs and minor building maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and safety procedures.
• Formal trade training or equivalent work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on campus buildings and systems.
• Complete work orders and document tasks in the maintenance software.
• Coordinate with contractors for non‑in-house work and monitor progress until completion.
• Assist in setup for campus events and emergency response as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical repair

HVAC maintenance

Plumbing

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade/vocational training

Tools

MS Office

Building Automation Systems

DDC controls

Job description

Missouri Southern State University is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Specialist II to perform a broad range of on‑site maintenance tasks across campus buildings. The role requires independent judgment, scheduling, and the ability to handle multiple trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC services.

The job involves preventive and corrective maintenance, reading blueprints, coordinating with external contractors, and supporting campus events.