Mechanical Plant Specialist Offsite Facilities

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University of Missouri Health Care

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Columbia, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain critical mechanical systems including electrical chillers, steam absorbers, and high-pressure boilers. Act as a first responder for facility emergencies, power outages, and equipment failures to ensure healthcare infrastructure stability.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in maintaining and operating building mechanical systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. You also have experience with high-pressure boilers and associated equipment, and possess a valid driver's license.

Must Have Skills for ATS

HVAC maintenance

electrical

plumbing

pneumatic control systems

high pressure boilers

BAS (Building Operation system)

medical air systems

vacuum systems

Job Description

Shift:  Monday - Friday, 7am to 330pm (Must have 1 year experience HVAC maintenance, electrical, plumbing, electrical and pneumatic control systems, drawings, and technical specifications and maintenance and operation of high pressure boilers and associated equipment).Department: Offsite Facilities Compensation
  • Base Pay Range: $22.04 - $30.09 per hour/per year, based on experience. 
Union Bid Period: 1/9/26 to 1/15/26
 ABOUT THE JOB  MU Healthcare is looking for a dynamic and proactive individual to join our team as a Mechanical Plant Specialist!  Your hands-on approach and technical finesse will be pivotal in maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, including boilers and cooling towers. If you're passionate about being at the forefront of healthcare infrastructure and want to be part of a dedicated team, apply now to embark on a journey where your skills meet innovation for the wellbeing of all.   ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE     MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.   Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.   Learn more about MU Health Care.   Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.  EMPLOYEE BENEFITS  
  • Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one. 
  •  Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays. 
  • Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years. 
  • Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%). 
  • Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more. 
  • See a comprehensive list of benefits here.  
  DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION  
  1. Operate and maintain electrical chillers and steam absorbers.  Maintain and repair heating, air conditioning, ventilation systems, boiler, or cooling tower systems from single room units to complete building systems.   
  2. Maintain building/equipment temperatures and conditions through the operations of the BAS (Building Operation system) computer. 
  3. First responder to elevator trouble and entrapment, all emergency codes, power outages (both large and small), “Hot & Cold” calls. 
  4. Operate a pneumatic tube system and its computerized control, maintain and make necessary repairs. 
  5. Monitor and maintain chemical levels in cooling tower water treatment system.  Repair and maintain plumbing systems, open sewer drains, and replace faucets. 
  6. Check and operate fire alarm systems; operate and maintain medical air, vacuum, control air, and other lift safety air systems. 
  7. Maintain basic electrical circuits and equipment and maintain building accessories such as tables, chairs, carts, gas and electrical equipment. 
  8. Provide coverage for engineering-related duties during off-shifts. 
  9. May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.  
REQUIRED QUALIFICTIONS  
  1. High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.  
  2. One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and operation of building mechanical systems including HVAC maintenance, electrical, plumbing, electrical and pneumatic control systems, drawings, and technical specifications.  
  3. One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and operation of high pressure boilers and associated equipment, where applicable, for positions responsible for maintaining boiler and cooling tower systems.  
  4. Personal driver license; class F or higher for Missouri residents.  
 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position, and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.  

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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University of Missouri Health Care

As part of the state’s premier academic medical center, University of Missouri Health Care offers a full spectrum of care, ranging from primary care to highly specialized, multidisciplinary treatment for patients with the most severe illnesses and injuries. Patients from each of Missouri’s 114 counties are served by approximately 6,000 physicians, nurses and health care professionals at MU Health Care. MU Health Care is a part of University of Missouri Health System, which also includes the MU School of Health Professions, the MU School of Medicine, the MU Sinclair School of Nursing and University Physicians practice plan. University Hospital includes: The Frank L. Mitchell Jr., MD Trauma Center. A nationally accredited Cycle II Chest Pain Center and a nationally accredited Primary Stroke Center, the George D. Peak Memorial Burn and Wound Center. University of Missouri Women’s and Children's Hospital is Missouri's only hospital dedicated to women and children. It is the largest pediatric health care facility in mid-Missouri. Ellis Fischel Cancer Center is Missouri’s only hospital dedicated solely to cancer care. Missouri Orthopaedic Institute is the newest and largest freestanding orthopaedic center in mid-Missouri. The Missouri Psychiatric Center offers short-term, intensive inpatient treatment services for adults, adolescents and children at our facility adjacent to University Hospital. Interested in finding out more about the University of Missouri health care system? Check out the links below: Homepage: muhealth.org Career Page: jobs.muhealth.org Facebook: facebook.com/muhealthcare Facebook Career Page: facebook.com/MUHealthCareJobs
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