Facilities Technician III (Electrician) - 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.

The Facilities Technician III (Electrician) performs skilled electrical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of campus electrical systems to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant facility operations. This role independently evaluates service needs, troubleshoots complex electrical issues, and plans and completes shortâ-range repair projects while supporting larger initiatives through labor and material planning. The position provides technical expertise across power distribution, lighting, and emergency systems, and collaborates with contractors and campus partners to coordinate service interruptions and maintain system continuity. Strong problemâ‘solving ability, sound judgment, and consistent communication with supervisors and maintenance teams are essential to success in this role.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works with, maintains, and installs electrical circuits, conduit, wire sizing, breakers, and panels in compliance with NEC codes.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs electric motors and motor control centers (MCC).
• Installs and troubleshoots interior and exterior lighting, controls, and switches. Cleans and maintains electrical distribution systems, switchgear, emergency power systems, ATS, generators, and performs generator load bank testing.
• Uses various task-related metering equipment (multi, megger, tick tracer, circuit trace, etc.).
• Reads blueprints and maintains knowledge of tools and materials used in the trade.
• Prioritizes work and assesses service needs.
• Plans and completes short-range electrical repairs/installations.
• Estimates labor, requisitions materials, and coordinates long-range projects. Monitors outside contractor schedules and equipment installations. Coordinates and communicates service interruptions (e.g., utility outages). Follows through on work to verify that facility conditions are proper.
• Communicates facility conditions, problems, and needs to supervisors. Maintains effective communication with other maintenance staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Stockroom or warehouse
• High noise environment
• Patient care setting
• Exposure to animals
• Exposure to chemicals
• Requires protective devices
• Requires extensive safety training
• Typically standing or walking
• Frequent lifting of 25 lbs. or more
• Occasional lifting (< 25 lbs.)
• Occasional lifting (25 – 50 lbs.)
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• Ability to move to and on campus locations
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements

Equipment

• Operate 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in electrical technology or a related field.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of safety and NEC standards.

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.