Healthcare Power Plant Specialist

Shift:  Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm.  Includes On-Call responsibility.  May require Holidays/Weekends/off-shift coverage to support patient care and department needs. 

Department: Engineering Services – Keene Street Medical Center
Compensation:

·      Base Pay Range: $23.07 - $31.50/hour, based on experience

Union Bid Period: 8/12/2026 – 8/18/2026

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated, mechanically skilled, and safety-focused Power Plant Maintenance Technician who takes pride in keeping critical systems operating at peak performance. We seek a dependable problem-solver who thrives in a hands-on environment, approaches challenges with curiosity and precision, and remains calm under pressure when troubleshooting complex equipment. The ideal candidate is a team-oriented professional with a strong work ethic, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to reliability that supports the continuous operation of our healthcare facilities. Success in this role requires adaptability, sound judgment, and a proactive mindset that identifies opportunities to improve equipment performance before issues arise. We value individuals who embrace responsibility, prioritize safety in every task, and take ownership of delivering high-quality workmanship. Join MU Health Care and play a vital role in supporting the infrastructure that helps our caregivers provide exceptional patient care every day.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

·      Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one 

·      Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays 

·      Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

·      Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) 

·      Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

·      See a comprehensive list of benefits here. 

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Complete inspections of all power plant mechanical equipment, determine necessary repairs, complete repairs as needed. May complete valve repair, steam/water, pipefitting, plumbing, painting, steam trap repair, instrumentation installation, and insulation work. Perform repair and installation of power plant equipment. Notify supervisor(s) of potential problems discovered during routine inspections and maintenance.

Safely, complete repair and maintenance of boiler equipment such as: inspecting, repairing and repacking valves, rebuilding steam traps, cleaning and inspecting boiler fireside and water sides, adjusting fans and blowers, repairing and replacing lagging and insulation, repairing water columns, replacing gaskets, checking dampers, inspecting fans, and repairing other associated components as needed.

Safely, use and maintain in the normal daily job function tools and equipment including various hand tools, grinders, drills, band and disk cutters, propane torch, acetylene torch, electric arc welder, electric arc plasma cutter, grit blasters, etc. Effectively uses meters and other test instruments to test and troubleshoot problems. May complete various welding methods on ferrous and non-ferrous metal components. Complete rigging and heavy lifting of various materials utilizing and operating chain/cable hoists, engine hoists, pallet jacks, forklifts, and small portable cranes.

Coordinate with power plant supervision and engineering on projects and maintenance; prepare material lists, review inventory needs, review schematics, construction drawings, and equipment manuals, and assist in maintaining power plant maintenance records.

Safely, start-up boilers and bring to operating pressure.

Safely coordinate work with power plant operations to maintain reliability of plant equipment by following all plant safety practices. Normal work will be in areas of limited access, chillers, piping, pumps, heights, extreme heat, humidity, and noise.

Ability to use computer for digital record keeping in CMMS.

Perform other duties as assigned.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Skilled in the methods and practices of power plant and industrial maintenance and mechanical repair.

Skilled in the use of industrial hand and power tools, oxy-acetylene torch, and lifting equipment, such as chain hoists, forklifts, and small cranes.

Electric arc welding skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Degree/Diploma Obtained

Program of Study

Required/Preferred

Four (4) years of general mechanical experience of in a heavy industrial environment. Personal driver's license; Missouri license within thirty (30) days of Missouri residency. Stationary Engineer license by any jurisdiction, or passing results on the Missouri Stationary Engineer exam by the International Code Council (ICC) or equivalent local exam within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.