Teamsters Union Bid - Safety and Transportation Technician
Missouri State University
Posting Details Position Information Position Title Teamsters Union Bid - Safety and Transportation Technician Work Location Springfield Campus Department Office of University Safety HR Home Department 060113 OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY SAFETY Pay Grade 23 Proposed Salary $16.00 - $18.57 per hour Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? Yes Appointment Type Full Time Regular Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt General Function
The Safety and Transportation Technician services and installs parking meters and electronic gate arms on campus, performs minor parking lot maintenance, calibrates computerized counter systems in parking facilities, maintains supplies, installs parking signs, deploys barricades and signage to control traffic flow, enforces University parking and traffic regulations, transports departmental and transportation services’ vehicles for repairs and cleaning, installs stencils and accessories on departmental vehicles, collects meter money, and performs annual fire extinguisher maintenance.
Description of Primary Duties This position is only available to current, regular, full-time employees of Missouri State University who are represented by the Teamsters Union.
1. Assures that mechanical and electronic parking meters operate correctly by providing required maintenance, maintaining a supply of parts, changing meter batteries, and repairing broken meters.
2. Maintains the parking plan by installing parking meters and signs by coordinating with the Grounds department, assembling and attaching the parking meter or sign to the post, and ordering and storing signs and meters.
3. Prepares a schedule of meter collections on a quarterly basis and provides schedule to the Manager, Transportation, rotates meter collection routes on a weekly basis, collects money from meters and deposits collection at the Bursar’s Office, collects the money deposit bags and receipts from the Bursar’s Office after the weekly deposits are counted, and returns the receipts to the Manager, Transportation.
4. Helps to control traffic flow and parking by maintaining and repairing electronic gate arms on parking lots and transit ways, constructing spare gate arms and maintaining an adequate reserve supply to support parking lot and transit way demands, and setting up signage and barricades daily and on an as needed basis.
5. Keeps parking lots useable by performing minor lot maintenance, which includes striping, relocating curb bumpers, and other miscellaneous repairs.
6. Conducts lot and area safety surveys, takes immediate corrective action where possible, reports hazards that are not immediately correctable, and makes recommendations on ways to improve traffic flow and parking efficiency.
7. Supports the department by performing routine checks, cleaning departmental utility vehicles, and transporting departmental and vehicle leasing vehicles for repair and cleaning.
8. Maintains a clean, orderly shop area with an adequate stock of needed supplies.
9. Installs tool boxes, trailer hitches, and fire extinguishers on departmental vehicles.
10. Installs stencils on University vehicles prior to delivery to departments, conducts a biannual vehicle marking inspection and replaces damaged and faded stencils as needed, and maintains a reserve supply of vehicle stencils.
11. Performs weekly inspections, calibration of computerized parking counter systems, and performs basic maintenance.
12. Assists with the fire extinguisher maintenance program, including but not limited to, annual fire extinguisher servicing, monthly inspections, and replacement of fire extinguishers across the University campus.
13. Enforces University parking and traffic regulations by being knowledgeable of the parking and traffic regulations, advising faculty, students, staff, and visitors about the parking rules and regulations, issuing parking tickets, arranging for improperly parked vehicles to be towed from campus, and issues violation notices to unsecured bicycles.
14. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds
15. Remains competent and current by reading information about meters, signage, and electronic gate arms and attending training and/or courses required by the Manager, Transportation.
16. Contributes to the overall success of the Office of University Safety by performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required.
Experience: Experience in a construction trade, mechanical work, mechanical machine repair, or fire service is preferred.
Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills are required. The ability to work without constant supervision and within a framework of specific guidelines is required. Knowledge of methods and procedures related to safety activities, including traffic control is required. The ability to learn to operate the full range of department vehicles, develop knowledge of campus buildings and geography, and work effectively as a team member and individual is required. The ability to repair electronic equipment is required. Mechanical aptitude is required. The ability to use small hand and power tools and to repair mechanical equipment is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Effort: Must be able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds on a frequent basis. The ability to work at heights on a mobile lift or ladder and occasionally in tight spaces is required. Must be able to tolerate prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis. Requires the range of physical motion necessary to operate manual and power tools and test equipment and to move throughout campus. Work is performed both indoors and out-of-doors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which contain hazards.
Other: The position will be exposed to and will use chemicals, solvents, cleaners, and lubricants common to mechanical work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed. A valid driver’s license is required. The scope of the position may require evening, holiday, and/or weekend work; overtime may be required to meet the staffing needs of the department. Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21662.htm Open Date 01/10/2025 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) 01/14/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants This position is only available to current, regular, full-time employees of Missouri State University who are represented by the Teamsters Union.
First Shift
Monday – Friday
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM EO/AA and Diversity 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 adheres 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/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
Background Check Statement
The Safety and Transportation Technician services and installs parking meters and electronic gate arms on campus, performs minor parking lot maintenance, calibrates computerized counter systems in parking facilities, maintains supplies, installs parking signs, deploys barricades and signage to control traffic flow, enforces University parking and traffic regulations, transports departmental and transportation services’ vehicles for repairs and cleaning, installs stencils and accessories on departmental vehicles, collects meter money, and performs annual fire extinguisher maintenance.
Description of Primary Duties This position is only available to current, regular, full-time employees of Missouri State University who are represented by the Teamsters Union.
1. Assures that mechanical and electronic parking meters operate correctly by providing required maintenance, maintaining a supply of parts, changing meter batteries, and repairing broken meters.
2. Maintains the parking plan by installing parking meters and signs by coordinating with the Grounds department, assembling and attaching the parking meter or sign to the post, and ordering and storing signs and meters.
3. Prepares a schedule of meter collections on a quarterly basis and provides schedule to the Manager, Transportation, rotates meter collection routes on a weekly basis, collects money from meters and deposits collection at the Bursar’s Office, collects the money deposit bags and receipts from the Bursar’s Office after the weekly deposits are counted, and returns the receipts to the Manager, Transportation.
4. Helps to control traffic flow and parking by maintaining and repairing electronic gate arms on parking lots and transit ways, constructing spare gate arms and maintaining an adequate reserve supply to support parking lot and transit way demands, and setting up signage and barricades daily and on an as needed basis.
5. Keeps parking lots useable by performing minor lot maintenance, which includes striping, relocating curb bumpers, and other miscellaneous repairs.
6. Conducts lot and area safety surveys, takes immediate corrective action where possible, reports hazards that are not immediately correctable, and makes recommendations on ways to improve traffic flow and parking efficiency.
7. Supports the department by performing routine checks, cleaning departmental utility vehicles, and transporting departmental and vehicle leasing vehicles for repair and cleaning.
8. Maintains a clean, orderly shop area with an adequate stock of needed supplies.
9. Installs tool boxes, trailer hitches, and fire extinguishers on departmental vehicles.
10. Installs stencils on University vehicles prior to delivery to departments, conducts a biannual vehicle marking inspection and replaces damaged and faded stencils as needed, and maintains a reserve supply of vehicle stencils.
11. Performs weekly inspections, calibration of computerized parking counter systems, and performs basic maintenance.
12. Assists with the fire extinguisher maintenance program, including but not limited to, annual fire extinguisher servicing, monthly inspections, and replacement of fire extinguishers across the University campus.
13. Enforces University parking and traffic regulations by being knowledgeable of the parking and traffic regulations, advising faculty, students, staff, and visitors about the parking rules and regulations, issuing parking tickets, arranging for improperly parked vehicles to be towed from campus, and issues violation notices to unsecured bicycles.
14. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds
15. Remains competent and current by reading information about meters, signage, and electronic gate arms and attending training and/or courses required by the Manager, Transportation.
16. Contributes to the overall success of the Office of University Safety by performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required.
Experience: Experience in a construction trade, mechanical work, mechanical machine repair, or fire service is preferred.
Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills are required. The ability to work without constant supervision and within a framework of specific guidelines is required. Knowledge of methods and procedures related to safety activities, including traffic control is required. The ability to learn to operate the full range of department vehicles, develop knowledge of campus buildings and geography, and work effectively as a team member and individual is required. The ability to repair electronic equipment is required. Mechanical aptitude is required. The ability to use small hand and power tools and to repair mechanical equipment is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Effort: Must be able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds on a frequent basis. The ability to work at heights on a mobile lift or ladder and occasionally in tight spaces is required. Must be able to tolerate prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis. Requires the range of physical motion necessary to operate manual and power tools and test equipment and to move throughout campus. Work is performed both indoors and out-of-doors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which contain hazards.
Other: The position will be exposed to and will use chemicals, solvents, cleaners, and lubricants common to mechanical work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed. A valid driver’s license is required. The scope of the position may require evening, holiday, and/or weekend work; overtime may be required to meet the staffing needs of the department. Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21662.htm Open Date 01/10/2025 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) 01/14/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants This position is only available to current, regular, full-time employees of Missouri State University who are represented by the Teamsters Union.
First Shift
Monday – Friday
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM EO/AA and Diversity 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 adheres 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/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail Posting Number 20250002FTS Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/79198 Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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