What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician III - 955 position at City of Columbia, MO?
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 Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No supervisory authority. Work does require providing guidance and training to others.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach an agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
- Interactions have a significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has limited fiscal responsibility.
- May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional level budget and expenditures.
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 driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
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.
- Safety standards and precautions pertaining to maintenance and repair work.
Skill in:
- Estimating time and materials needed to complete jobs.
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Understanding and operating building automation software systems, using and accessing online resources for equipment service/parts manuals, work orders systems, micro processer equipment troubleshooting, etc.
- Safely and effectively operating hand tools, power tools, and equipment associated with building trades work.
- Reading, working from, and understanding blueprints, ladder schematics, and electrical / plumbing/mechanical diagrams.
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively and efficiently to maintain scheduling for timely repairs.
- Work as part of a diverse, team-oriented organization.
- Actively support team members and customers.
- Collaborate and cooperate with all employees.
- Prioritize the level of urgency and schedule appropriately to efficiently and effectively perform repairs needed throughout systems within facilities.
- Perform assignments within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practice.
- Analyze situations and recommend solutions that are at the lowest economical cost.
- Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Maintain institutional knowledge of facilities systems and all components to maintain an efficient, reliable, and functioning facility.
- Provide high levels of effective customer service.
- Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Focus on tasks.
- Safely work on ladders, elevated surfaces, scaffolding, and at heights.
- Work on-call rotation and respond within 30 minutes of all hours of the day/night.
- Successfully complete a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check (No serious criminal record: determined by nature of violation).
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment:
- Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently/Often
- Outdoor environment – Frequently/Often
- Vehicle – Frequently/Often
- Warehouse environment – Sometimes
- Shop environment – Frequently/Often
- Other: Heights – Sometimes
Exposures:
- Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Frequently/Often
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes
- Moving mechanical parts – Frequently/Often
- Fumes or airborne particles – Frequently/Often
- Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances – Sometimes
- Loud noises (85 decibels) – Sometimes
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards with exposure to risk.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
- Incumbents regularly required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.
Hours/Days
7:30 – 4:00 M-F
Starting Salary
$51,867-$63,797 Minimum-Midpoint; Commensurate with training and education
Pay Grade
108
Number of Positions Available
2
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This posting is open until filled, with a preferred application date of Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
Salary : $51,867 - $63,797
