HVAC Technician (Part-time, St. Joseph Campus), UMKC Campus Facilities Management

HVAC Technician (Part-time, St. Joseph Campus), UMKC Campus Facilities Management

Company:
University of Missouri - Kansas City

Job Location:

Category:
Maintenance and Trades

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Hiring Department
Campus Facilities Management (CFM).
Learn more about our team here: https://www.umkc.edu/finadmin/campus-facilities/

LOCATION: UMKC Northland Campus - St. Joseph, Missouri

Job Description

As a UMKC employee within the MTS HVAC position, you'll belong to an engaged, diverse community and will get to interact and engage with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds daily. UMKC offers many competitive benefits, including health, dental, life and other insurance plans; a comprehensive retirement program; and educational assistance and tuition reduction programs for employees and their spouse/dependents. You will have an assorted amount of work as an HVAC technician, and you will have the opportunity to broaden your skillsets with the Campus Facilities Department as you will work side by side with other skilled trades such as electrical and plumbing when needed. There is never a dull, typical day on campus as we have a wide variety of buildings within the realm of the Volker campus. This job could be just the refreshing change and new opportunity you are looking for, and we encourage you to apply and start a new adventure in your career.

Job Description:
Provide skilled HVAC maintenance and repair for buildings located at the St Joseph campus, including permanent and moveable equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, repair and maintain HVAC systems, including hot water and steam heating systems and chilled water-cooling systems. Utilize testing equipment to check controls and to balance air flow. Install and change bearings, shafts, belts, and filters. Perform sheet-metal work and duct and diffuser installation. Operate and maintain centrifugal chillers and steam absorption chillers.
• Perform maintenance/repair on pneumatic, electrical, and electronic control systems and prepare documentation required to make our preventive maintenance program effective.
• Assist with any HVAC repairs including floods due to broken equipment as needed
• Locate parts and prepare requests for purchase of parts and equipment; provide input as to recommended equipment purchases for consistency in maintenance and repair.
• Clean area upon completion; return materials and equipment and restore area to original state.
• Clean, maintain, safely operate, and properly store all tools and equipment.
• Observe and enforce all safety requirements related to equipment operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift

• Part-time position will average 2 days per week, 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Occasional nights and weekends may be required, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; five years' actual work experience and training, including the equivalent of apprenticeship or vocational training, in the trade.
• Knowledge and skill in the maintenance and use of tools, equipment, and materials used for general building maintenance.
• Manual dexterity and physical coordination.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, drawings, wiring diagrams, and electrical codes.
• Valid driver's license required.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $28.00 to $33.00 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Grade: Salary Plan # GGS-F
University Title: MTS HVAC

To review the University of Missouri's Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Deadline

This position will remain open until filled. All applications, both internal and external, will be accepted and reviewed upon receipt. Apply today!

Note: This is a union-eligible position under Local 955. To be considered as a union bidder for this position you must:

• Be currently employed in union-eligible position under Local 955
• Meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy
• Apply within the published, five-day posting period

Union Bid Period: March 20, 2026 to March 27, 2026

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.