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Union Maintenance Technician

Warrensburg, MO • On-site

University of Central Missouri
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$19/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

University Of Central Missouri rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Salary: $19.00 Hourly
Location : Elliott Student Union, MO
Job Type: Bargaining Unit
Job Number: 997532
Division: Union Bowling Center
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Description
Under general supervision, serves as the lead technician for the Elliott Student Union (ESU) and Union Bowling Center (UBC). This position oversees, coordinates, and executes daily building work orders in alignment with Facilities Planning & Operations (FPO) standards. Performs a broad range of semi-skilled tasks in carpentry, painting, and minor repairs. Additionally, ensures Union Bowling Center equipment, string pinsetters, and lane conditions comply with USBC and NCAA standards. Considered essential personnel for building emergency response.
Examples of Duties
Elliott Student Union (ESU) Maintenance & Work Order Management - 75%
  • Work Order Lead & Coordination: Serves as the primary lead technician for the Elliott Student Union. Creates, coordinates, tracks, and executes routine and daily work orders throughout the facility in accordance with FPO standards and procedures. Create and submit Service Center work orders for repairs that require specialized, higher-level technical support.
  • General Building Maintenance: Performs preventative and reactive maintenance across all skilled trades. Tasks may include repairing floor/carpet tile, patching walls, trim work, stair tread replacement, door closure adjustments, painting, replacing ceiling tiles, changing filters, and assisting with motor/belt replacements.
  • Safety & Inspections: Conducts routine floor walk-throughs and inspections to identify safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, or needed structural repairs throughout high-traffic spaces throughout the Elliott Student Union..
Union Bowling Center (UBC) Maintenance & Technical Operations - 25%
  • Mechanical & Equipment Oversight: Schedules and performs regular preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and major rebuilds on string pin systems, pins, ball returns, bowling balls, automated scoring systems, and related mechanical components.
  • Lane Certification & NCAA Standards: Maintains bowling lanes, lane conditioning equipment, and daily oil patterns to meet annual USBC certification requirements and NCAA regulations in support of the UCM Jennies Bowling program practices and competitions.
  • Safety & Chemical Compliance: Ensures strict operational compliance with OSHA safety standards, high-voltage equipment safety, and proper handling/disposal of hazardous materials used in bowling operations.
  • Staff Training: Trains student employees on machine safety, basic parts identification, and minor malfunction fixes.
  • Inventory & Records: Maintains accurate operational logs for parts inventory, repair costs, and machine performance. Identifies replacement parts and prepares purchase requisitions.

Typical Qualifications
Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
  • One (1) year of mechanical experience required
  • Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and painting preferred.
  • Knowledge of bowling equipment/machines preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to complete required safety and technical certifications.

Supplemental Information
Physical/Environmental Factors:
Excessive standing and/or walking.
Exposure to loud noises.
Exposure to extreme temperatures.
Lifting (weight): 80 lbs.
Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals
Exposure to high voltage machines
Exposure to energized equipment
Working Hours and Days:
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
(may vary with notice)
Special Instructions:
Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
  • 32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
  • Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
  • Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
  • Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
  • Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
  • The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
  • The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
  • An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
  • UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
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Do you have a valid US driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No

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How many years of mechanical experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 or more years

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