Hiring Department

Construction Services

Job Description

At the University of Missouri, Campus Facilities Operations is dedicated to creating a safe, efficient, and inspiring environment that fosters education, research, and service excellence. Our team manages campus facilities and infrastructure through services including Engineering, Custodial Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Inventory Management, Sustainability, and Project Management, ensuring seamless daily operations. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the university community and help shape the future of Mizzou with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

Perform skilled work on a journey level in the fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of sheet metal products and equipment. Normal duties may require working with materials other than metals. All work is subject to spot checking and inspection for conformance to specifications and accepted standards of the trade.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lay out patterns, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment. Select gauge and type of sheet metal according to product being fabricated.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal. Shape metal, set up and operate soldering and welding equipment to join together sheet metal parts. Smooth seams, joints, or burred surfaces.
• Inspect assemblies for conformance with specification. Transport fabricated components to area of installation, assemblies, and installs.
• Set up ladders, scaffolding, and staging equipment to facilitate working at heights.
• Clean, maintain, safely operate and properly store all tools and equipment.
• Observe and enforce all safety requirements related to equipment operation.
• May perform or assist in the preparation of cost estimates, material orders, reports and maintenance of records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift

7:30 a.m. - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
• Four years actual work experience and training, including the equivalent of apprenticeship or vocational training, in the trade.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Skill in maintenance and use of tools, equipment and materials of applicable trade.
• Ability on a daily basis to:
  • Grasp, lift, maneuver, rotate, and otherwise use small to large trades tools and equipment.
  • Grasp, lift, carry, and set down heavy objects (50-80 lbs.).
  • Grasp, turn, twist, pull, push, lift, and otherwise move equipment, controls, parts, etc.
  • Visually assess maintenance, construction and repair needs.
  • Climb and work from ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

A valid driver’s license which will allow the legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri is required.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour

Grade: GGS-F

University Title: MTS Sheet Metal Worker

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Other Information

The internal union bid period for this position ended on 5/8. All qualified internal and external candidates are now welcome to apply.

In order to be considered as a Union Bidder for this position you must: complete ALL sections of the application (including all work experience - incomplete applications will not be considered) complete six months of regular service at the University apply within the published, five-day posting period meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy

Your qualifications for this position will be evaluated based on the information you provide on your job application. Once the job posting period is closed, there will be no opportunity to submit additional information regarding your qualifications. Therefore, you need to ensure that your application materials are complete when submitted.

Union Bid Period: 5/4/2026 - 5/8/2026