CSM Associate III

Hiring Department Plant Growth Facilities Job Description The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical support for the new East Campus Plant Growth Facility and Sears Greenhouse. This position will be responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of equipment, in particular growth chambers and cold storage rooms, within the facilities to reduce failure rates. When failures do occur, they will generally need to be resolved within 24 hours, and often the same day. This position works to ensure equipment reliability, and fast response when problems arise, affording researchers the opportunity to keep their focus on their research with minimum need to redirect their attention to equipment issues. This position will interact with faculty, staff, postdocs and students from many divisions, departments, and colleges across campus using the research facility. Will also be the key point of contact for equipment within the facility, as well as infrastructure. As East Campus Plant Growth Facility is new, communication with vendors to resolve issues within the warranty period will be essential. This position will be responsible for all maintenance and repair decisions required to keep the facilities operational. Shift On site, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary Preferred Qualifications Specific experience with operation and maintenance of controlled environment plant growth chambers, including models from Conviron, is desirable. EPA Section 608 Certification is preferred. Anticipated Hiring Range Hiring Salary Range: $21.71 to $40.09 per hour Grade: GGS-009 University Title: CSM ASSOCIATE III Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR. Application Materials CV/Resume Other Information The East Campus Plant Growth Facility and Sears Greenhouse will be used on a continual basis for primarily grant-funded plant biology research of multiple faculty teams from across campus. Maintenance and reliability of the growth facilities is essential to prevent loss of research productivity, meet grant obligations, and support student and postdoc educational programs. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Missouri-Columbia