Power Plant Operator Trainee Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm.  Includes On-Call responsibility.  May require Holidays/Weekends/off-shift coverage to support patient care and department needs.

Work Arrangement: On-Site
Department: Maintenance Keene St Med Ct

Facility: Keene Street Medical Center, 404 North Keene Street, Columbia, MO
Compensation:

       Base Pay Range: $23.07 - $31.50/hour, based on experience

Union Bid Period: 8/12/2026 - 8/18/2026

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Healthcare is looking for a skilled, driven, and solutions-oriented Power Plant Maintenance Technician who takes pride in keeping critical systems operating safely and reliably in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who enjoys diagnosing complex issues, tackling mechanical challenges, and delivering high-quality workmanship. We value individuals who are dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence, knowing their work directly supports patient care across our hospitals and facilities. Success in this role requires strong collaboration skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors, engineers, and technical experts. Candidates who thrive on continuous learning, take ownership of their work, and are motivated by making a meaningful impact will find rewarding opportunities at MU Health Care. Join a team where your expertise, dedication, and commitment to reliability help power world-class healthcare every day. 

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.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

       Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one 

       Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten 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

       Complete inspections of all power plant mechanical equipment, determine necessary repairs, complete repairs as needed. May complete valve repair, steam/water, pipefitting, plumbing, painting, steam trap repair, instrumentation installation, and insulation work. Perform repair and installation of power plant equipment. Notify supervisor(s) of potential problems discovered during routine inspections and maintenance.

       Safely, complete repair and maintenance of boiler equipment such as: inspecting, repairing and repacking valves, rebuilding steam traps, cleaning and inspecting boiler fireside and water sides, adjusting fans and blowers, repairing and replacing lagging and insulation, repairing water columns, replacing gaskets, checking dampers, inspecting fans, and repairing other associated components as needed.

       Safely, use and maintain in the normal daily job function tools and equipment including various hand tools, grinders, drills, band and disk cutters, propane torch, acetylene torch, electric arc welder, electric arc plasma cutter, grit blasters, etc. Effectively uses meters and other test instruments to test and troubleshoot problems. May complete various welding methods on ferrous and non-ferrous metal components. Complete rigging and heavy lifting of various materials utilizing and operating chain/cable hoists, engine hoists, pallet jacks, forklifts, and small portable cranes.

       Coordinate with power plant supervision and engineering on projects and maintenance; prepare material lists, review inventory needs, review schematics, construction drawings, and equipment manuals, and assist in maintaining power plant maintenance records.

       Safely, start-up boilers and bring to operating pressure.

       Safely coordinate work with power plant operations to maintain reliability of plant equipment by following all plant safety practices. Normal work will be in areas of limited access, chillers, piping, pumps, heights, extreme heat, humidity, and noise.

       Ability to use computer for digital record keeping in CMMS.

       Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

       Four (4) years of general mechanical experience of in a heavy industrial environment.

       Personal driver's license; Missouri license within thirty (30) days of Missouri residency.

       Stationary Engineer license by any jurisdiction or passing results on the Missouri Stationary Engineer exam by the International Code Council (ICC) or equivalent local exam within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

       Power plant experience.

       Experience with maintenance of boilers, chillers, cooling towers and industrial water systems.

       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.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.