Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift, Facility Services

Salary: $40,434.00 Annually Location : Northwest--Maryville campus in Maryville, MO Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 810830 Department: Facility Services Opening Date: 02/19/2026 EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time position PRIMARY DUTY: The Maintenance Technician performs routine and semi- skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing and structural systems, using hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing devices according to work orders or verbal instructions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Perform general maintenance on buildings, including but not limited to: semi-skilled carpentry, electrical, painting, dry walling, plumbing, heating, limited air conditioning and mechanical repair work, door hardware, exit and emergency lighting. 2. Repair electrical switches, outlets, and fixtures. 3. Perform semi-skilled plumbing work including the repair and replacement of plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, and faucets; clear obstructions from water and sewer lines. 4. Perform semi-skilled level of carpentry work including the repair of walls, windows, siding, doors and other carpentry work. 5. Perform a variety of preventative maintenance tasks including filter changes, lubricating, inspecting, and tightening as assigned. 6. Maintain and repair a variety of floor coverings such as carpeting, tile, and linoleum. 7. Perform repair of roof coverings such as composition, rolled, and shingle. 8. Operate and maintain a variety of maintenance tools and equipment such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, generators, pressure washers, and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance tasks. 9. Assist with painting throughout campus as needed. 10. Contribute to the overall success of Facility Services by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES: 1. Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness 2. Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively 3. Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems 4. Be responsible and accountable 5. Use organizational skills and provide attention to details 6. Maintain a positive, optimistic and success-oriented attitude 7. Exercise professional demeanor, which includes being tactful and courteous 8. Exhibit a professional work ethic 9. Continuously promote a safe work environment REQUIREMENTS: Education: High school diploma Certification/License: Valid Missouri driver's license Experience: Two years of experience performing general maintenance tasks; basic theory of electricity; methods and practices of general maintenance tasks, following applicable codes and common safety practices of the maintenance trade Skills General maintenance ability which includes semi-skills in the use of hand and power tools, mechanical equipment and materials applicable to the general maintenance trade WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work the hours of 3:30 p.m.to midnight with a half-hour lunch. Days of the week will be determined. This position must be able to work in confined areas, tunnels, on roofs and on tall ladders or lifts (up to 60 feet). Conditions can be hot with high humidity, extremely cold and/or dry, loud and noisy. This position may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support University events or emergencies. This position is considered essential staff. Essential staff provide services that relate directly to the health, safety, and welfare of the University, ensure continuity of key operations, and maintain and protect University properties. Should the University close for any reason, essential staff will report to work as usual. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Vehicles, hand tools, portable drills, power saws, lifts, fork trucks, lock out/tag out process, etc. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The position must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and must have a full range of motions due to work environment and work conditions. This includes but is not limited to climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling and holding. COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 9,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online. Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their University experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions. Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement with 93 percent of bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data. Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area, a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster. The University's vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until the position is filled DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately TO APPLY: Follow the steps of the online application process. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email if more information is needed regarding the process. The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at (660) 562-1127 or via email at .

Apply Now