IBEW Union Bid - Equipment Mechanic, Food Service
- Missouri State University
- Springfield, Missouri
- Full Time
IBEW Union Bid - Equipment Mechanic, Food Service
Work Location Springfield Campus
Department Facilities Maintenance
HR Home Department 060118 FAC MGMT-MAINTENANCE
Pay Grade 26
Proposed Salary $26.00Hourly
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? Yes
Appointment Type Full Time Regular
ExemptNon-Exempt Non-Exempt
General Function
The Equipment Mechanic - Food Service performs skilled technical work, on a journeyman level, in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of food service equipment including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, conveyor, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems ranging from a half ton to 460 tons capacity. This position inspects and tests both high- and low-pressure refrigerant systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performs required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or adjustment of thermostatic controls and blowers, and provides an estimate of repair andor replacement costs beyond the capability to perform. The Equipment Mechanic - Food Service complies with federal regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of refrigerants, chemical substances, and materials.
Description of Primary Duties
This position is only available to current, regular, full-time employees of Missouri State University who are represented by the IBEW.
The Equipment Mechanic - Food Service performs skilled technical work, on a journeyman level, in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of food service equipment including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, conveyor, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems ranging from a half ton to 460 tons capacity. This position inspects and tests both high- and low-pressure refrigerant systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performs required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or adjustment of thermostatic controls and blowers, and provides an estimate of repair andor replacement costs beyond the capability to perform. The Equipment Mechanic - Food Service complies with federal regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of refrigerants, chemical substances, and materials.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. Completion of a HVAC technical training program in a vocational or technical school or a recognized apprenticeship program is preferred.
Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible experience in the repair, maintenance, installation and modification of commercial and industrial heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems is required. Work experience must include a knowledge of high- and low-pressure HVAC systems.
Skills: The ability to interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and electrical schematics is required. The ability to use test equipment and small hand and power tools, such as drills, oxygen-acetylene torches, volt-ohmmeters, circuit testers, and manifold gauges is required. Computer literacy is required.
Effort: Must be able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis, for weights over 50 pounds, team lift andor mechanical assistance will be used. Prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis and working in confined spaces is required. A full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and electrically powered tools and test equipment, to move throughout campus, including climbing stairs in all University buildings, and to work at heights is required. Work is performed indoors and out-of-doors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards. Some positions in this job classification (job title) are designated as essential employees who must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather; the supervisor will communicate whether the particular position is considered essential and under what situations. Will be required to respond to after-hours emergencies and mandatory overtime.
License: A valid Driver's License is required. Must have verifiable certification by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for handling all types of refrigerants. Journeyman HVAC license is preferred.
Other: The scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners, and lubricants common to Food Service Equipment work that may be hazardous andor cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposalstorage are not properly followed.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description missouristatehumanjobdescriptions21820.htm
Open Date 07232025
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) 07292025
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is only available to current, regular, full-time employees of Missouri State University who are represented by the IBEW.
First Shift
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Equal Opportunity 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 ads 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 employer. Inquiries concerning the complaintgrievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, ComplianceMissouriState, ....
Work Location Springfield Campus
Department Facilities Maintenance
HR Home Department 060118 FAC MGMT-MAINTENANCE
Pay Grade 26
Proposed Salary $26.00Hourly
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? Yes
Appointment Type Full Time Regular
ExemptNon-Exempt Non-Exempt
General Function
The Equipment Mechanic - Food Service performs skilled technical work, on a journeyman level, in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of food service equipment including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, conveyor, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems ranging from a half ton to 460 tons capacity. This position inspects and tests both high- and low-pressure refrigerant systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performs required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or adjustment of thermostatic controls and blowers, and provides an estimate of repair andor replacement costs beyond the capability to perform. The Equipment Mechanic - Food Service complies with federal regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of refrigerants, chemical substances, and materials.
Description of Primary Duties
This position is only available to current, regular, full-time employees of Missouri State University who are represented by the IBEW.
The Equipment Mechanic - Food Service performs skilled technical work, on a journeyman level, in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of food service equipment including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, conveyor, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems ranging from a half ton to 460 tons capacity. This position inspects and tests both high- and low-pressure refrigerant systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performs required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or adjustment of thermostatic controls and blowers, and provides an estimate of repair andor replacement costs beyond the capability to perform. The Equipment Mechanic - Food Service complies with federal regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of refrigerants, chemical substances, and materials.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. Completion of a HVAC technical training program in a vocational or technical school or a recognized apprenticeship program is preferred.
Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible experience in the repair, maintenance, installation and modification of commercial and industrial heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems is required. Work experience must include a knowledge of high- and low-pressure HVAC systems.
Skills: The ability to interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and electrical schematics is required. The ability to use test equipment and small hand and power tools, such as drills, oxygen-acetylene torches, volt-ohmmeters, circuit testers, and manifold gauges is required. Computer literacy is required.
Effort: Must be able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis, for weights over 50 pounds, team lift andor mechanical assistance will be used. Prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis and working in confined spaces is required. A full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and electrically powered tools and test equipment, to move throughout campus, including climbing stairs in all University buildings, and to work at heights is required. Work is performed indoors and out-of-doors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards. Some positions in this job classification (job title) are designated as essential employees who must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather; the supervisor will communicate whether the particular position is considered essential and under what situations. Will be required to respond to after-hours emergencies and mandatory overtime.
License: A valid Driver's License is required. Must have verifiable certification by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for handling all types of refrigerants. Journeyman HVAC license is preferred.
Other: The scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners, and lubricants common to Food Service Equipment work that may be hazardous andor cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposalstorage are not properly followed.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description missouristatehumanjobdescriptions21820.htm
Open Date 07232025
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) 07292025
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is only available to current, regular, full-time employees of Missouri State University who are represented by the IBEW.
First Shift
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Equal Opportunity 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 ads 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 employer. Inquiries concerning the complaintgrievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, ComplianceMissouriState, ....
Job ID: 486776023
Originally Posted on: 7/25/2025
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