Construction Jobs in Springfield, MO (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Construction Technician II
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Facilities Management (Business Services)
HR Home Department
060110 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Pay Grade
25
Proposed Salary
$22
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
General Function
The Construction Technician II performs a wide range of skilled, multi-trade construction and renovation tasks in support of small project work across campus. This position functions as part of an internal construction team responsible for completing interior and exterior renovations, modifications, and installations within existing facilities.
Work includes carpentry, drywall installation and finishing, painting, flooring installation, minor electrical and plumbing modifications, and other related construction activities. Assignments are typically project-based and involve building, altering, or improving spaces rather than performing routine maintenance or service work.
The Construction Technician II operates with a high degree of independence and craftsmanship, applying practical construction knowledge to complete projects efficiently, safely, and to a professional standard.
Description of Primary Duties
The Construction Technician II performs a wide range of skilled, multi-trade construction and renovation tasks in support of small project work across campus. This position functions as part of an internal construction team responsible for completing interior and exterior renovations, modifications, and installations within existing facilities.
Work includes carpentry, drywall installation and finishing, painting, flooring installation, minor electrical and plumbing modifications, and other related construction activities. Assignments are typically project-based and involve building, altering, or improving spaces rather than performing routine maintenance or service work.
The Construction Technician II operates with a high degree of independence and craftsmanship, applying practical construction knowledge to complete projects efficiently, safely, and to a professional standard.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. Certification from a vocational or technical training program in one or more trades is preferred.
Experience: At least four years of successful experience in construction, renovation, or building trades work is required. Experience must include hands-on involvement in project-based work such as framing, drywall, finish carpentry, flooring, painting, or similar construction activities. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered for substitution of experience requirements.
Skills: Proficiency is one or more building trades with working knowledge of multiple trades, including carpentry drywall, painting, flooring, minor electrical, and plumbing is required. Skill in the use of small hand and power tools common to construction trades is required. The ability to work independently and complete projects with minimal supervision is required. Strong attention to detail and quality of workmanship is required. The ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures is required. The ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures is required. Computer literacy is required.
Effort: Incumbents in this position frequently lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance; prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching occur on a daily basis. Mobility and dexterity sufficient to operate manual and electrically powered tools and related carpentry shop equipment is required. The work performed by this position occurs throughout campus and often involves climbing stairs in University buildings and working at heights from ladders or scaffolding. The work is performed indoors and out-of-doors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards. Vision sufficient to inspect and perform repairs and maintenance and read building code manuals and other similar documents is required. This job classification (job title) is designated as essential and employees may be required to report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed; the supervisor will communicate when required to report to work. This job classification (job title) is subject to call back outside normal work hours in emergencies.
Other: A valid driver's license is required.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/8715.htm
Open Date
08/04/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
The first date of consideration is August 18, 2026, and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260208FTS
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/87501