Facilities Maintenance Technician III - OFMD

Position Summary

The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) at WashU Medicine provides essential services that sustain the medical campus’ mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, and Mutual Support, we foster a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration across the medical campus.

OFMD manages the maintenance and operation of more than 65 buildings, encompassing over 14.8 million gross square feet, including the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot Neuroscience Research Building (NRB), home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our team delivers operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management to ensure efficient, safe, and innovative facility operations.

As WashU Medicine continues to expand its clinical, research, and teaching footprint across and beyond campus, OFMD remains a trusted partner, driving excellence through seamless facility management and unwavering support of the university’s mission. For additional information, view a quick message from some of our employees: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.

Acts as on-site maintenance coordinator for assigned areas, prioritizing and accomplishing or securing assistance for accomplishing a variety of maintenance conditions and problems.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Acts as primary Building Services contact for assigned areas, prioritizing work and making an initial assessment of conditions and service needs.
• Plans and completes the repairs/installation of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems for short-range projects.
• Estimates labor time, requisitions materials needed, and requests other maintenance staff assistance for long-range projects.
• Monitors outside service schedules and equipment installation by outside contractors.
• Monitors service schedules; coordinates any interruptions in service (utility outages).
• Interfaces with customers to schedule and coordinate service interruptions (utility outages).
• Follows through on work in progress to verify proper facility conditions are restored.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• Keeps Building Services supervisors informed about facility conditions, issues, and needs.
• Maintains effective communication with other Facility Maintenance Coordinators and other maintenance staff.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Patient care setting.
• Normal office environment.
• High noise environment.
• Requires safety training.
• Exposure to chemicals.
• Exposure to animals.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements.

Physical Effort

• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less).
• Requires protective devices.
• Typical bending, crouching, and stooping.
• Typical standing and walking.
• Occasional lifting (25 – 50 lbs.).

Equipment

• Heavy equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Simple hand tools.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Skill Trade Functions (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• License: Missouri Class E or Illinois Class D Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Certification: EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: 2 years of college education in industrial/commercial HVAC or trade school.
• Experience: 5 years of working experience.

Grade

G10-H