Facilities Technician III (Controls Technician) - OFMD

Washington University in St. Louis•Hanover County, VA

17h•$25 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

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 its PRIDE+ Core Values, 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). The 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, OFMD remains a trusted partner, driving excellence through seamless facility management and unwavering support of the university’s mission. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in relevant Skill Trade Functions.
Knowledgeable of the process of testing, troubleshooting, and calibration of DDC devices related to Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, and Phoenix Controls Building Automation Systems.
A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) driver's license and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources for childcare needs
Adult care resources
Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us