Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

SALARY:
$19.19

POSITION TITLE:
Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

DEPARTMENT :
Building Trades

JOB DESCRIPTION:

PRIMARY DUTY:

The Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift performs routine and semi-skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing and structural systems, using hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing devices according to work orders or verbal instructions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform general maintenance on buildings, including but not limited to: semi-skilled carpentry, electrical, painting, dry walling, plumbing, heating, limited air conditioning and mechanical repair work, door hardware, exit and emergency lighting. Repair electrical switches, outlets, and fixtures. Perform semi-skilled plumbing work including the repair and replacement of plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, and faucets; clear obstructions from water and sewer lines. Perform semi-skilled levels of carpentry work including the repair of walls, windows, siding, doors and other carpentry work. Perform a variety of preventative maintenance tasks including filter changes, lubricating, inspecting, and tightening as assigned. Maintain and repair a variety of floor coverings such as carpeting, tile, and linoleum. Perform the roof coverings such as composition, rolled, and shingle. Operate and maintain a variety of maintenance tools and equipment such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, generators, pressure washers, and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance tasks. Contribute to the overall success of Facility Services by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness

Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively

Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems

Be responsible and accountable

Use organizational skills and pay attention to details

Maintain a positive, optimistic and success-oriented attitude

Exercise professional demeanor, which includes being tactful and courteous Exhibit a professional work ethic

Continuously promote a safe work environment

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma

Certification/License: Valid Missouri driver's license

Experience: Two years of experience performing general maintenance tasks; knowledge of the basic theory of electricity; knowledge of methods and practices of general maintenance tasks

Skills: General maintenance ability which includes semi-skills in the use of hand and power tools mechanical equipment and materials applicable to the general maintenance trade; ability to follow applicable codes and common safety practices of the maintenance trade


WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position will work Tuesday through Saturday 3:30 p.m. to midnight with a half-hour lunch. This position must be able to work in confined areas, tunnels, on roofs and on tall ladders or lifts (up to 60 feet). Conditions can be hot with high humidity, extremely cold and/or dry, loud and noisy. This position may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support University events or emergencies. This position is considered essential staff. Essential staff provide services that relate directly to the health, safety, and welfare of the University, ensure continuity of key operations, and maintain and protect University properties. Should the University close for any reason, essential staff will report to work as usual.


EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED:

Vehicles, hand tools, portable drills, power saws, lifts, fork trucks, lock out/tag out process, etc.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The position must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and must have a full range of motions due to work environment and work conditions. This includes but is not limited to climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling and holding.

COMMUNITY:

Northwest Missouri State University located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at

UNIVERSITY:

With an enrollment of more than 8,500 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their university experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions.

Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement with 93 percent of bachelor's degree earners and 98 percent of master's degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.


Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree.

Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area, a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster.

The University's vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.


For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit