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Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

Job in Township of Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, USA
Listing for: University of Missouri-Columbia
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-14
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Building Maintenance, Maintenance Worker
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 - 18.72 USD Hourly USD 15.00 18.72 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Township of Columbia

Job Description

At the University of Missouri, Campus Facilities Operations is dedicated to creating a safe, efficient, and inspiring environment that fosters education, research, and service excellence. Our team manages campus facilities and infrastructure through services including Engineering, Custodial Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Inventory Management, Sustainability, and Project Management, ensuring seamless daily operations. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the university community and help shape the future of Mizzou with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Hiring Department

Facility Operations.

Job Description

At the University of Missouri, Campus Facilities Operations is dedicated to creating a safe, efficient, and inspiring environment that fosters education, research, and service excellence. Our team manages campus facilities and infrastructure through services including Engineering, Custodial Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Inventory Management, Sustainability, and Project Management, ensuring seamless daily operations. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the university community and help shape the future of Mizzou with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform manual, semi-skilled duties relating to maintenance, repair, construction, equipment operation and general laboring.
  • Work is subject to spot checking for appearance and conformance with instructions and acceptable standards of workmanship.
  • Functional contacts include co-workers, service department employees, and occasionally administrative staff at the job location, with casual contact with other university staff and students.
  • Perform rough construction work such as set forms, pour and finish concrete, set bricks, spread asphalt and other black-top material, carry and set concrete blocks, lay drainage tile.
  • Dig ditches, break out old concrete and masonry, and help prepare ground for foundations.
  • In accordance with specific instructions from skilled tradesman or supervisor, measure and lay out work, carry materials and supplies, set up scaffolding and ladders, and perform semi-skilled work.
  • Operate hand and power tools, and mechanical equipment as required.
  • Clean, oil and make minor repairs to tools and equipment.
  • Move, assemble and deliver furniture.
  • Move, transport and assist in the installation of heavy equipment, electrical transformers, hot water heaters, air conditioners, food supplies, materials and various other items.
  • May drive any vehicle or equipment incidental to performance of duties.
  • May work on special tasks including erect and dismantle portable bleachers, install temporary fixtures, route markers, cleanup stadium, field house, or other large area after special events, etc.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Shift

7:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.;
Monday thru Friday

Minimum Qualifications
  • Ability to read and write.
  • Ability to comprehend and apply specific oral and written instructions.
  • One year experience in general construction or maintenance work.
  • General mechanical ability including operation of basic tools and equipment at a semi-skilled level.
  • Mechanical aptitude, above average strength and physical coordination.
  • Ability on a daily basis to grasp, lift, carry and set down heavy objects (50-75 lbs.)
  • A valid driver's license may be required.
  • Depending on the nature of work performed, the incumbent may be required to wear a respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as outlined in the "Industrial Standard for Respirator Use".
Preferred Qualifications

A valid driver's license which will allow the legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri is required.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.72 per hour

Grade: GGS C

University

Title:

Laborer

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Other Information

The internal union bid period for this position ended on 8/21. All qualified internal and external candidates are now welcome to apply.

In order to be considered as a Union Bidder for this position you must:
  • complete ALL sections of the application (including all work experience - incomplete applications will not be considered)
  • complete six months of regular service at the University
  • apply within the published, five-day posting period
  • meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy

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