Buildings Technician - Missouri Western State University : Job Details

Posting Details Position Information Position Title Buildings Technician Job Description We invite qualified Maintenance individuals to apply for our Buildings Technician - opening. Our Physical Plant team cares for the University buildings and grounds. Enjoy steady, year round work in a great environment! Missouri Western State University offers great benefits including retirement and generous paid time off. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Physical Plant, the Buildings Technician performs a variety of general maintenance and repairs to ensure all university buildings remain in good physical condition. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Use a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, painting, roofing, concrete finishing, welding, and related trades to perform work involving maintenance of building structures.
• Drywall installation and repair.
• Basic carpentry and repair.
• Install or repair interior ceilings and floor coverings
• Use gasoline or diesel powered equipment such as forklift, skid loader, dump trucks, zero turn mowers, weed eaters and chainsaws to complete projects.
• Assist with snow removal.
• Assist with special events; set-up and tear down
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the University's discretion.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Representative, but not all-inclusive, of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job competently.

• Basic ability to tape, mud, and paint drywall and other surfaces
• Basic framing skills using wood or steel studs
• Abilities to install, maintain and repair mechanical locks and key cylinders
• Able to create keys for distribution

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One-year post-secondary trade school or vocational in one or more of the listed trades
• OR three years' experience directly related to one or more of the listed trades.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial Driver's License
• Experience with electronic key systems

Physical DemandsHeavy Work:

• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and work space restrictions.

FLSA Non-Exempt Additional Demands Overtime and essential demands on time as commonly associated with this position. (evening/weekends/essential personnel) Hours of Work M-F 7:00 am-3:30 pm Posting Detail Information Posting Number S688P Open Date 03/01/2025 Priority DeadlineOpen Until Filled Yes