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Position Title
Maintenance Foreman Mt Grove

Work Location
Mountain Grove Campus

Department
Facilities Maintenance

HR Home Department
060118 FAC MGMT-MAINTENANCE

Pay Grade
27

Proposed Salary
$27/hr

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type
Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

General Function

The Maintenance Foreman at Mountain Grove oversees the provision of custodial and grounds services, performs security services, and performs skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing and structural systems. The Maintenance Foreman uses hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing devices, remodels existed structures according to work orders and performs routine carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. The Maintenance Foreman at Mountain Grove also evaluates the need for automotive services and repairs on University vehicles, groundskeeping equipment, and farm machinery.

Description of Primary Duties

Work Hours:
Monday-Friday
7:00am-3:30pm

The Maintenance Foreman at Mountain Grove oversees the provision of custodial and grounds services, performs security services, and performs skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing and structural systems. The Maintenance Foreman uses hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing devices, remodels existed structures according to work orders and performs routine carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. The Maintenance Foreman at Mountain Grove also evaluates the need for automotive services and repairs on University vehicles, groundskeeping equipment, and farm machinery.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent plus completion of a technical training program in mechanical maintenance or apprenticeship in a mechanical maintenance trade is required. However, significant work experience beyond that required for the position may be substituted for the required technical training or apprenticeship.

Experience: At least six years of progressively responsible experience is required in the installation, repair, and maintenance or an apprenticeship in a mechanical maintenance trade is required. However, significant work experience beyond that required for the position may be substituted for the required technical training or apprenticeship.

Skills: Must be highly skilled in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, as well as skills in plumbing. Skills in the proper use of test equipment, hand and power tools, diagnosing and trouble-shooting equipment malfunctions and system failures is required. The ability to maintain farm and grounds keeping equipment is required. Management and administrative skills, particularly the ability to analyze, organize, plan, and delegate is required. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills are required. Computer literacy is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Effort: Must be able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis; prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis; and working in confined spaces. Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and electrically powered tools and electrical test equipment, to move throughout campus, including climbing stairs in all University buildings, and to work at heights. Work is performed indoors and out-of-doors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which have work hazards. This position must be accessible and available in the event of an emergency or when needed to meet University needs. Some positions in this job classification (job title) are designated as essential employees who must report to work as scheduled when the University offices are closed due to severe weather. The supervisor will communicate whether the particular position is considered essential and under what situations.

License: A valid driver's license is required. Certification by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for universal handling of Type I, Type II, and Type III refrigerants is preferred.

Additional Qualifications

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Open Date
08/28/2024

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

First date of consideration for this position is September 19th, 2024. Review of applications will continue until filled.

First Shift
Monday-Friday
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

EO/AA and Diversity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, ...@MissouriState.edu, 417-###-####417-###-####, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, ...@MissouriState.edu, 417-###-####417-###-####, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number
20240101FTS

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