Union Maintenance Technician

Elliott Student Union Lead Technician

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.

Examples of Duties

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.

Typical Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information

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)

Benefits

Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle. Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
• Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.

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