Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Boone County, located in Columbia, MO, has a great opportunity for a Facilities Maintenance Technician.

Responsibilities: Performs routine preventive maintenance and repairs on County equipment and buildings, including boilers, liquid chiller units, compressors, power generators, temperature control systems, and air balancing; installs and replaces electrical outlets, light fixtures, switches, wiring, and receptacles, and electronic components of machinery and equipment. Assists in after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency operations, including snow removal, as required.

Status: Full-time, non-exempt, benefited

Working Hours: Primarily 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, participates in an on-call rotation.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two years of maintenance and repair experience; experience with fans, pumps, and equipment and controls associated with HVAC systems, fire sprinklers, refrigeration systems, and plumbing. Must have a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record. Position requires the ability to pass an FBI criminal background check including national fingerprint check through law enforcement agencies.

Must meet minimum requirements set forth by the FBI and MSHP CJIS Security policy.

Starting Hourly Salary Range: $22.77 - $23.46 per hour

Columbia, MO is a thriving college town and the cultural hub of mid-Missouri, hosting popular events such as the True/False Film Festival, and a diverse art, music, and restaurant scene. Columbia is the fourth most populous and fastest-growing city in Missouri with an estimated 126,254 residents in 2020. Resting upon the forested hills and rolling prairies of Mid-Missouri near the Missouri River valley, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the surrounding Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Mark Twain National Forest, and Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, in addition to hiking over 278 miles of our local trails! Many popular destinations are a short drive away, including the Capitol of Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks, Saint Louis, and Kansas City all within a two-hour drive or less.

Benefit-eligible employees receive (on day one): Paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, Enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans, 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options, 100% County paid employee dental premiums, Subsidized dependent premiums, County Paid long-term disability and life insurance, Boone County is a Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.