"Mechanical Technician"

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Position Title

Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Missouri Western State University invites qualified candidates to apply for our Mechanical Technician to care for the MWSU campus buildings. Under the direction of the Mechanical Supervisor, the Mechanical Technician performs a variety of general maintenance and repairs to ensure all university mechanical systems remain in good physical condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Use a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related trades to preform work involving maintenance of all mechanical systems.
• Repair and install plumbing fixtures
• Operate a power drain opening cable machine
• Use gasoline or diesel power equipment such as forklift, skid loader, dump trucks, zero turn mowers, weed eaters, and chainsaws to complete projects.
• Assist with snow removal.
• Assist with special events; set-up and tear down
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the University’s discretion.
• Preforms other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.
• Assist other trades as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Representative, but not all-inclusive, of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job competently.

• Basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC knowledge
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment
• Understanding of local, state, and federal codes.
• Experience working around high voltage equipment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• One-year post-secondary trade school or vocational in one or more of the listed trades or three years’ experience directly related to one or more of the listed trades.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial Driver’s License
• Certification in HVAC (Universal)
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.

Physical Demands

Physical abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Heavy Work
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and work space restrictions.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Occasional weekend and after hours work will be required.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Additional Demands

• Must be able to work in extreme cold and hot conditions both indoors and outside.
• Exposed to the intense noise of equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, extreme temperatures, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and working at height.
• OT as required.

Hours of Work

M-F 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Flexibility to address the needs of the University

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S813P

Open Date

01/28/2026

Priority Deadline

02/20/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes