"Facilities Technician III (Plumber) - OFMD"

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 position serves as a plumber for WashU Medicine. The position provides expertise in all areas of plumbing maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting, and will be dedicated to learning the campus plumbing systems.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works with, installs, and maintains the piping on natural gas systems, lab vacuum systems, compressed lab air systems, R.O. and D.I. systems, and steam and condensate systems.
• Must be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable plumbing codes. Has the ability to read blueprints and has a knowledge of plumbing piping materials, including metal and plastic pipe materials.
• Prioritizes work and makes an initial assessment of conditions and service needs.
• Plans and completes repairs/installations of plumbing and pipe-fitting 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 and coordinates any service interruptions (utility outages).
• Interfaces with customers to schedule and coordinate any service interruptions (utility outages).
• Follows through on work in progress to verify that proper facility conditions are restored.
• Performs a variety of plumbing and pipe-fitting tasks.
• Keeps Building Services supervisors aware of facility conditions, problems, and needs.
• Maintains effective communication with other Facility Maintenance Coordinators and other maintenance staff.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Alternative work schedule as a regular part of the job (weekends)
• Stockroom or warehouse
• High noise environment
• Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements
• Patient care setting
• Requires extensive safety training
• Exposure to moving machinery
• Exposure to chemicals
• Requires protective devices
• Exposure to animals

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Typically bending, crouching, and stooping
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
• Typically standing or walking
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement
• Occasional lifting (25 - 50 lbs)

Equipment

• Simple hand tools
• Heavy equipment

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
Vocational Diploma - specific trade or career - Plumbing

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:
Facilities Operations At A Research University Or Similar Institution (3 Years)

Skills:
Climbing Structures, Color Vision, Communication, Condensate Systems, Customer Service, Depth Perception, Diagnosing Problems, Handling Guest Complaints, HVAC Maintenance, HVAC Systems, Lifting Equipment, Maintenance Work, Organizational Commitment, Pipe Fittings, Pipe Installation, Plumbing, Plumbing Maintenance, Plumbing Systems, Problem Solving, Professional Integrity, Steam Systems, Strive for Excellence, Timeline Management, Visual Acuity, Vocational Training

Grade

G10-H

Salary Range

$25.47 - $39.49 / Hourly
The 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.

Scheduled Hours

40