Job Details
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Operations & Facilities Management Department at Washington University School of Medicine is committed to delivering a comprehensive range of services to support the medical campus.
We oversee maintenance and operations for 65 buildings, covering more than 10.1 million gross square feet of space. This includes the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot neuroscience research building, which houses one of the world's highest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our responsibilities include operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management.
Furthermore, as the School of Medicine continues to expand its presence both on and off campus in areas such as teaching, clinical care, and research, our team remains instrumental in ensuring the seamless delivery of clinical care, advancing research initiatives, and facilitating educational endeavors.
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/coordinate any interruptions in service (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 aware of facility conditions, problems, and needs.
- Maintains effective communication with other Facility Maintenance Coordinators and other maintenance staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Vocational training.
- Advancement from the lower-level position at Washington University.
- Demonstrate our PRIDE Core Values (Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence) in all aspects of the position.
- Ability to diagnose/resolve varied maintenance problems involving HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and similar conditions.
- Resolves maintenance problems in a timely manner to avoid disruption/delay in the work environment for staff or the public.
- Must be able to lift and carry tools and material weighing more than 50 pounds and raise and carry with assistance items weighing 200 pounds. Climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, and crouches to gain access to pipes, wiring, and equipment.
- Handles a variety of hand and power tools. Needs near-visual acuity to read equipment and diagrams and inspect parts.
- Depth perception, field of vision, and color vision are needed to fit and install parts.
- Good customer service skills and the ability to communicate with diverse groups of people.
- Demonstrated ability to perform varied maintenance tasks.
- Demonstrated proficiency to perform the position being filled.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.
- Three years of related experience in a skilled trade function or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
- Must obtain Valid Missouri Class E or Illinois Class D Driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Grade
G10-H
Salary Range
$24.97 - $38.71 / 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.
Questions
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Accommodation
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Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.