"Facilities Technician III (Controls Technician) - OFMD"

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) at WashU Medicine provides essential services that sustain the medical campus’s 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.

WashU Medicine is actively seeking an experienced Building Automation System/DDC Controls Technician. This position will provide programming, repairs, re-commissioning, and troubleshooting of Building Automation and DDC Control Systems.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing a variety of duties that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Programming, troubleshooting, and recommissioning of building automation/DDC systems.
• Assist in covering the Building Automation Control room as needed.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization, and repair of the Building Automation System and DDC equipment.
• Perform software and hardware upgrades to Building Automation System network controllers.
• Repair/replacement of DDC field equipment controllers.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on DDC systems in Vivariums, Data Centers, Wet Labs, offices, and their supporting HVAC equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Typically bending, crouching, and stooping.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically running or climbing.
• Using tools requiring high dexterity.
• High noise environment.
• Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements.
• Frequent lifting of 25 lbs or more.

Equipment

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

The Technician shall have a minimum of 3 years of experience and be knowledgeable of the process of testing, troubleshooting, and calibration of DDC devices related to Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, and Phoenix Controls Building Automation Systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Climbing Structures, Color Vision, Communication, Customer Service, Depth Perception, Diagnosing Problems, Electrical Maintenance, Guest Service, Handheld Power Tools, Handling Guest Complaints, HVAC Maintenance, HVAC Systems, Internal Development, Lifting Equipment, Maintenance Work, Organizational Commitment, Plumbing Maintenance, Power Tools, Problem Solving, Professional Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Teamwork, Timeline Management, Visual Acuity, Vocational Training

Grade

G10-H

Salary Range

$25.47 - $39.49 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.