Maintenance Technician III - Real Estate

Washington University in St. LouisSt. Louis, MO
$23 - $36Onsite

About The Position

Acts as a senior maintenance technician for matters related to the physical maintenance of all residential, commercial and/or off-campus properties including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry and machine servicing or installations. Performs all work under general supervision and in accordance with established operating policies and safety procedures. Senior Maintenance Technician responsible for making initial assessment of property/building conditions, prioritizing required services and managing work assignments at the residential and commercial properties. Plans and manages the repairs/installation of all required work including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems for short-range projects. Estimates labor time, requisitions materials needed and coordinates other maintenance staff assistance for projects. Under limited supervision, manages outside vendor service schedules and equipment installation at the various properties consistent with approved standards and specifications. Monitors vendor work in progress to verify compliance with approved scope of services and design specifications. Manages apartment unit turnover related vendor work order requirements in coordination with Manager. Regularly inspects the physical condition of residential, commercial and/or off-campus properties. Informs manager of building conditions, problems and needs on a regular schedule. Maintains effective communication with other Maintenance staff. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
  • Maintenance (3 Years)
  • A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • Relevant vocational degree or certification may substitute for some of the minimum experience required.
  • Vocational Diploma - specific trade or career
  • Trade Functions With Demonstrated Ability To Perform Varied Maintenance Tasks (2 Years)
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Electrical Maintenance
  • HVAC Solutions
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Learning Quickly
  • Oral Communications
  • Plumbing
  • Property Assessments
  • Sound Judgment
  • Task-Oriented
  • Teamwork
  • Working Independently
  • Written Communication

Responsibilities

  • Making initial assessment of property/building conditions, prioritizing required services and managing work assignments at the residential and commercial properties.
  • Planning and managing the repairs/installation of all required work including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems for short-range projects.
  • Estimating labor time, requisitioning materials needed and coordinating other maintenance staff assistance for projects.
  • Managing outside vendor service schedules and equipment installation at the various properties consistent with approved standards and specifications.
  • Monitoring vendor work in progress to verify compliance with approved scope of services and design specifications.
  • Managing apartment unit turnover related vendor work order requirements in coordination with Manager.
  • Regularly inspecting the physical condition of residential, commercial and/or off-campus properties.
  • Informing manager of building conditions, problems and needs on a regular schedule.
  • Maintaining effective communication with other Maintenance staff.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and 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 are also available for your continued childcare needs.
  • Adult care resources.
  • 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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