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University of Missouri-Kansas City · 1 day ago

HVAC Technician, UMKC Campus Facilities

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to join their Campus Facilities Management team. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining HVAC systems while providing excellent customer service in a busy campus environment.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and maintain HVAC systems, including hot water and steam heating systems and chilled water-cooling systems

Perform preventative maintenance procedures on HVAC pneumatic, electric, electronic and DDC control systems; diagnose control problems and overhaul, either individually or as part of a team, various building pneumatic, electric, electronic and DDC control systems

The individual in this position must be committed to top quality customer service. This is a busy campus, with public contact, and many customers who are seen on an ongoing basis. This person must make a strong, professional first impression, and establish strong, positive rapport with customers

Due to necessary fluctuations of workloads in the skill area, an incumbent in this class may be required to perform duties outside his/her trade area, which may include plumbing and electrical duties. Normal safety requirements, scheduling and the most efficient use of staff and equipment are taken into consideration in such assignments

Utilize testing equipment to check controls and to balance air flow

Read blue prints, plan drawings, and writing drawings in order to complete assignments

Perform sheet-metal work and duct and diffuser installation

Operate and maintain centrifugal chillers and steam absorption chillers

Clean, maintain, safely operate and properly store all tools and equipment

Observe and enforce all safety requirements related to equipment operation

Must be able to work outside in cold and snowy/icy conditions

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

HVAC systems maintenanceDDC control systemsBlueprint readingPneumatic systemsHoneywell control systemsHeat pumpsCustomer serviceSafety complianceTeam-oriented attitudeCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary

Five (5) years actual work experience and training, including the equivalent of apprenticeship or vocational training, in the trade

Ability to read blueprints, plans, drawings, and wiring diagrams

Skill in maintenance and use of tools, equipment and materials of applicable trade

Ability on a daily basis to: Grasp, lift, maneuver, rotate, and otherwise use small to large trades tools and equipment

Grasp, lift, carry, and set down heavy objects (50-80 lbs.)

Grasp, turn, twist, pull, push, lift, and otherwise move equipment, controls, parts, etc

Visually assess maintenance, construction and repair needs

Climb and work from ladders, stairs, and scaffolding

A valid driver's license is required

Preferred

Three (3) or more years of experience installing, repairing and/or replacing pneumatic, electric, electronic and DDC heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems according to design drawings and/or specifications

Experience with Honeywell control systems

Experience with heat pumps

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.

Founded in 1929

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.umkc.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

University of Missouri-Kansas City has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (32)

2024 (29)

2023 (25)

2022 (23)

2021 (11)

2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$3.4M

Key Investors

US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology

2023-11-09Grant· $2M

2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M

2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M