HVAC III

Salary: $30.50 Hourly
Location : UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Type: Bargaining Unit
Job Number: 999342
Division: Facilities - Building Automation
Opening Date: 05/12/2026


Description


Summary: Responsible for overseeing maintaining, repairing and replacing commercial kitchen appliances, commercial refrigeration equipment and HVAC equipment.Performs preventive maintenance, as assigned.

Examples of Duties

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• Analyze, inspect, troubleshoot, install, rebuild, adjust, replace and ensure safety of commercial kitchen appliances, commercial refrigeration equipment and HVAC equipment. May include, but not limited to: walk-ins, steamers, convection ovens, dishwashers, booster heaters, warmers, exhaust hoods, serving lines, ice machines, bearings, motors, heat exchanges, air conditioner compressors, exhaust systems and chillers. Commission new kitchens and equipment. Trains and work with plumber III.

-25%

• Performs major and/or minor repair, as well preventative and corrective maintenance of commercial kitchen appliances, commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment. Repair and maintain all low voltage, equipment voltage and controls voltages. Responsible for coordination and prioritizing repair task to respond in a timely manner and provide timely repairs and reduced downtime. Respond to emergencies in building during scheduled hours as well as afterhours, including on call for kitchen services and HVAC emergencies

-5%

• Order, track, record and maintain inventory parts for commercial kitchen appliances, commercial refrigeration equipment and all HVAC equipment. Assist in management of warrantees. Communicate equipment stats and repair or replacement costs to appropriate personnel as needed.

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• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• Associate's degree in HVAC or related field with completion certificates or diploma
• Formal Electrical or HVAC training and/or related military experience may be substituted for the required experience.
• Education may be substituted for experience or if experience may be substituted for education. Note that equivalencies are based on the following: AA or 60 credit hours = 2 years experience; BA/BS or 120 credit hours = 4 years experience; MA/MS = 6 years experience; PhD = 8 years experience.

Experience:

• Four years of HVAC experience in the maintenance and repair of large HVAC and refrigeration systems in an industrial or commercial setting as a seasoned tradesperson.
• Experience with Commercial kitchen appliances and commercial refrigeration equipment.

Licenses and Certifications
Universal Recovery Certificate required.
North American Technical Excellence -HVAC Support Technician Certification required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervisor 1-7 employees

Budget Responsibilities: None
Working Hours and Days:
Monday- Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, overtime available
Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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:

• 30.25% (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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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of professional HVAC experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 4 or more years of experience

Required Question