Summer Temporary Maintenance

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Type: Temporary Hourly
Job Number: 997477
Division: Facilities - Mechanical Services
Opening Date: 04/21/2026

Description

The Temporary Maintenance Assistant supports the Maintenance Department by assisting skilled technicians with routine inspections, minor repairs, and general upkeep of facilities. This position is ideal for individuals seeking hands-on experience in building maintenance and operations.

Examples of Duties

• Assist maintenance technicians with room inspections, identifying maintenance needs, and documenting findings
• Support furniture assembly, installation, and relocation across facilities
• Perform painting tasks, including surface preparation, priming, and finishing
• Help with basic maintenance tasks such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, and making minor repairs
• Move materials, tools, and equipment as needed for maintenance projects
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of work areas, shops, and storage spaces
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while performing assigned tasks
• Provide general labor support for special projects and work orders

Typical Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and general maintenance practices is a plus
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical labor for extended periods
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions

This is a temporary position with flexible hours that may vary based on departmental needs. The role is intended to provide support during peak workload periods and does not guarantee permanent employment.
Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions:
Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions:
Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE:

A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid 100% by the university;
• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
• Employees can earn up to 6 credit hours for themselves per academic year.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
• University-paid basic…