Union Maintenance Technician

University of Central Missouri (UCM); Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Missouri (UCM) seeks a lead technician for the Elliott Student Union (ESU) and Union Bowling Center (UBC) to manage daily work orders and oversee a broad range of maintenance tasks. The role covers carpentry, painting, minor repairs, and bowling equipment upkeep, ensuring USBC and NCAA standards are met.

Training student staff and enforcing safety protocols are key duties. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with essential personnel status for emergencies and security

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of mechanical experience required.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and painting preferred.
• Knowledge of bowling equipment/machines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technician for ESU and UBC, managing daily work orders.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across carpentry, painting, and minor repairs.
• Ensure bowling equipment meets USBC and NCAA standards; coordinate safety inspections.
• Train student employees on machine safety and basic repairs.
• Maintain logs of parts, repairs, and costs.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Carpentry tools

Painting tools

Job description

Under general supervision, serves as the lead technician for the Elliott Student Union (ESU) and Union Bowling Center (UBC). This position oversees, coordinates, and executes daily building work orders in alignment with Facilities Planning & Operations (FPO) standards. Performs a broad range of semi-skilled tasks in carpentry, painting, and minor repairs. Additionally, ensures Union Bowling Center equipment, string pinsetters, and lane conditions comply with USBC and NCAA standards. Considered essential personnel for building emergency response.

Elliott Student Union (ESU) Maintenance & Work Order Management — 75%

• Work Order Lead & Coordination: Serves as the primary lead technician for the Elliott Student Union. Creates, coordinates, tracks, and executes routine and daily work orders throughout the facility in accordance with FPO standards and procedures. Create and submit Service Center work orders for repairs that require specialized, higher-level technical support.

• General Building Maintenance: Performs preventative and reactive maintenance across all skilled trades. Tasks may include repairing floor/carpet tile, patching walls, trim work, stair tread replacement, door closure adjustments, painting, replacing ceiling tiles, changing filters, and assisting with motor/belt replacements.

• Safety & Inspections: Conducts routine floor walk-throughs and inspections to identify safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, or needed structural repairs throughout high-traffic spaces throughout the Elliott Student Union.

Union Bowling Center (UBC) Maintenance & Technical Operations — 25%

• Mechanical & Equipment Oversight: Schedules and performs regular preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and major rebuilds on string pin systems, pins, ball returns, bowling balls, automated scoring systems, and related mechanical components.

• Lane Certification & NCAA Standards: Maintains bowling lanes, lane conditioning equipment, and daily oil patterns to meet annual USBC certification requirements and NCAA regulations in support of the UCM Jennies Bowling program practices and competitions.

• Safety & Chemical Compliance: Ensures strict operational compliance with OSHA safety standards, high-voltage equipment safety, and proper handling/disposal of hazardous materials used in bowling operations.

• Staff Training: Trains student employees on machine safety, basic parts identification, and minor malfunction fixes.

• Inventory & Records: Maintains accurate operational logs for parts inventory, repair costs, and machine performance. Identifies replacement parts and prepares purchase requisitions.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• One (1) year of mechanical experience required
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and painting preferred.
• Knowledge of bowling equipment/machines preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to complete required safety and technical certifications.

Physical/Environmental Factors:

Excessive standing and/or walking.

Exposure to loud noises.

Exposure to extreme temperatures.

Lifting (weight): 80 lbs.

Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals

Exposure to high voltage machines

Exposure to energized equipment

Working Hours and Days:

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

(may vary with notice)