Utility Production Maintenance Specialist I

Hiring Department

Energy Management

Job Description

Powering Mizzou’s Future
At MU Energy Management, we don’t just keep the lights on — we power the future. Our team is responsible for producing, purchasing, and delivering essential utility services across the University of Missouri campus. At the heart of our operations is the cutting-edge Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power Plant (CCHP), which generates steam, chilled water, and electricity to heat, cool, and energize more than 17 million square feet of academic, research, athletic, and healthcare facilities.

Our impact extends far beyond energy generation. With more than 100 miles of underground utility distribution systems beneath the campus, Utility Distribution provides cost-effective, reliable, and resilient services that power the University’s academic and research excellence.

If you are passionate about energy, innovation, and resiliency, join a team that keeps Mizzou running — and thriving.

Position: Utility Production Maintenance I

Nature and Level of Work:

• Perform work in materials procurement, receiving and warehousing, site maintenance and repair.
• Perform entry level general maintenance specially oriented to the repair and maintenance of equipment in the power and chilled water production plants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procure materials and shipment receiving in warehouse operations.
• Operate equipment required for site and warehousing including forklifts and sweepers.
• Maintain inventories of materials and replacement parts. Keep records up to date in inventory management software.
• Assist in repair and maintenance buildings and chilled water production systems including chillers cooling towers, and associated equipment.
• Complete routine equipment inspections, testing, and maintenance to assure reliability. Notify supervisor(s) of potential problems discovered during routine inspections and maintenance.
• Complete rigging and lifting of various materials utilizing and operating chain/cable hoists, pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Safely coordinate work by following all plant safety practices including, but not limited to, wearing of personal protective equipment as required, following all lockout and tag out procedures, following all confined space procedures, and attending safety meetings and training sessions.
• Complete applicable requirements of the Utility Production Maintenance Specialist Training Program in a timely manner. Attend and participate in additional training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM / M-F

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired, is necessary.
• Two years of experience in general mechanical work in a heavy industrial environment, with preference given to utility production experience, is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, which will allow legal operation of a motor vehicle in the state of Missouri.
• Automatic promotion to Utility Production Maintenance Specialist II title following successful completion of a detailed training program, skill assessment, and a minimum time in position.
• Ability on a daily basis to: grasp, lift, maneuver, rotate, and otherwise use small to large trade tools and equipment; grasp, lift, carry, and set down heavy (50-75 lbs.) objects; 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; enter common boiler and baghouse access doors and work in close quarters, such as steam tunnels; work in areas where high levels of heat, moisture, dust, and noise are present.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous inventory warehousing experience and/or industrial maintenance experience is preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $22 - $26/hr
Grade: GGS-E
University Title: Utility Production Maintenance Specialist I