Facilities Maintenance Specialist II

Missouri Southern State University•Joplin, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Maintenance Specialist II performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled facility maintenance tasks across campus buildings, working with less supervision and exercising discretion within established guidelines. The role coordinates with other facilities technicians and performs routine preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs involving carpentry, electrical systems and motors, plumbing and pumps, and HVAC systems, including chillers and boilers. The position uses computers and maintenance software and is an on-site role with no remote-site capability. The specialist completes maintenance work orders, inspects and repairs building systems and equipment, monitors HVAC control systems, and maintains related records. The role also coordinates contracted maintenance work when repairs cannot be completed in-house, monitors projects through completion, and verifies invoices. Duties may include supporting campus events and responding to campus emergencies. The position requires on-call availability and may involve overtime, evenings, weekends, holidays, and rotational shifts to meet campus needs. Candidates must meet the stated education, experience, certification, driving, communication, and physical requirements. The typical work setting includes indoor campus spaces, maintenance shops, mechanical rooms, and occasional outdoor work in inclement weather.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED required.
At least four years of verified general or trades-related maintenance experience; alternatively, a recognized trade-school certification and two years of acceptable experience, or a journeyman certificate.
Minimum Type 2 Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification; must be able to complete associated HVAC certification testing within six months of start date.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet the University's insurance requirements for driving university vehicles.
Ability to read building plans, blueprints, electrical schematics, and piping-system diagrams.
Hands-on knowledge of maintenance trades and use of related hand and power tools, including carpentry, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing tools.
Knowledge of refrigeration, including installation, diagnosis, and repair of small appliances through industrial equipment.
Experience or knowledge in hydronics, heating and chiller systems, gas-fired furnaces, low-pressure steam boilers, pumping systems, and air-handling equipment.
Ability to diagnose industrial electrical equipment, fixtures, and controls; use proper tools and safety methods; read schematics; and install electrical fixtures and equipment for construction projects.
Working understanding of DDC automated controls, pneumatic controls, and other control systems.
General computer skills; ability to work with software and carry out duties independently without direct supervision.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
Ability to read and interpret procedure manuals, work orders, equipment instructions, specifications, blueprints, and general correspondence; complete maintenance requests, timesheets, and supply requests accurately.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, administrators, and visitors.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including calculating square footage, figures, amounts, and proportions.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to maintain the physical and mental condition needed to perform the work and make sound decisions.
Ability to establish and maintain positive cooperative working relationships.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, working on one's feet for several hours, using hands and arms, bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs, lifting or moving up to 65 pounds, working overhead, and occasionally working at heights or in confined spaces.
Ability to work on-call and overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to respond to campus emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Higher educational degree or recognized trade-school education preferred.
Universal Refrigerant Certification preferred.
Ability to read and speak English is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs in carpentry, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, minor painting, and minor electrical work.
Complete assigned work orders and submit daily lists of completed tasks using current software.
Inspect heating and air-conditioning systems, diagnose electrical and mechanical problems, and repair equipment such as pumps, motors, belts, and pulleys.
Perform routine preventive maintenance, including lubrication and replacement of belts and air filters.
Complete minor carpentry repairs in campus buildings and residential facilities, including drywall, plaster, roofing, doors, ceiling grids and tiles, floors, windows, and storefront trim; perform minor painting and staining.
Install and assemble furniture and appliances.
Troubleshoot and repair plumbing systems and fixtures, including water fountains, toilets, faucets, showers, and drains; replace pipes and flush valves and maintain sanitary sewer lines and systems.
Perform minor electrical and low-voltage repairs involving lighting, fixtures, control modules, variable-frequency drives, relays, and contactors.
Monitor HVAC and key-log control software, inspect assigned equipment, adjust thermostats and building valves as needed, and maintain associated records.
Contact, schedule, and coordinate contracted maintenance services when work cannot be completed in-house; oversee work through completion and verify invoices.
Assist with campus event setup, including bleachers, chairs, tables, and staging, and provide maintenance support for events as needed.
Respond to on-call needs and campus emergencies, including snow and ice events, and maintain consistent and regular attendance.