Job Information
CITY OF COLUMBIA Maintenance Technician III - 955 Columbia, Missouri
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This posting is open until filled, with a preferred application date of
Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Job Description
(This job description/posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.)
The purpose of this job is to maintain, preserve, and operate City facilities at the lowest economical cost by performing a variety of manual and skilled tasks that provide a safe, functional, clean, and efficient environment while completing corrective/preventive maintenance and alteration work of grounds and facilities, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and equipment.
Essential Functions:
Performs technical and complex aspects of facilities preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of all heating, ventilation, and air condition systems to maintain a comfortable environment for staff and public at City facilities
Monitors building heating, ventilation, and cooling systems visually and through computer-automated systems. Adjusts system settings and operations as needed to ensure maximum efficiency of systems to maintain comfortable building spaces.
Provides electrical services throughout the City facilities to maintain essential operations for employee and public use.
Adheres to the National Fire Protection Association 70e industrial standard as a responsible, qualified person.
Provides plumbing services, general carpentry repairs, and projects needed to maintain essential operations at City facilities.
Respond to and complete work requests and emergency maintenance requests.
Performs preventive maintenance work of a technical nature.
Performs building, systems, and equipment inspections of a technical nature.
Orders required parts and materials for maintenance and repair work of a technical nature.
Performs snow removal and ice prevention to provide safe access to City facilities.
Serves as liaison to outside vendors and contractors and coordinates to ensure maintenance of state-required inspections and city scopes of work and policies.
Handles complex tasks and translates complex nuances related to aspects of the job that cover multiple areas of work.
Maintains records as required.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience(
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered):
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent. Technical school certificate in field associated with Building Maintenance related systems preferred.
3 to 5 years experience in building and grounds maintenance or equivalent trades experience, including work with heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
Licenses or Certifications
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 universal refrigerant license within 90 days of hire.
Valid drivers license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Advanced and comprehensive building trades work.
Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to International Building Code standards.
Principals of air systems test and balance, hydronic systems flow balance, fluid pumping systems pressures, and flow rates.
Principals of theory and function associated with electrical / plumbing / mechanical systems and equipment.
National Fire Protection Association 70E.
Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades.