Maintenance Technician III - Real Estate

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

10d • $23 - $36 • Onsite

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.

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.
• Relevant vocational degree or certification may substitute for some of the minimum experience required.
• Three years of experience in maintenance required or equivalent of 2-4 years of related experience in skill trade functions with demonstrated ability to perform varied maintenance tasks.
• Class E Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational Diploma - specific trade or career
• Trade Functions With Demonstrated Ability To Perform Varied Maintenance Tasks (4 Years)
• Construction Equipment
• Cross-Functional Teamwork
• Electrical Maintenance
• Heavy Equipment Repairs
• HVAC Solutions
• Industrial Maintenance
• Learning Quickly
• Property Assessments
• Sound Judgment
• Task-Oriented
• Teamwork
• Working Independently

Responsibilities

• Makes 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.
• Resolves maintenance problems in a timely manner to avoid disruption/delay to customers.
• Ensures parts and materials are recorded and tracked properly for inventory and parts usage.
• At times, outside contractors may be hired to complete repairs outside of the scope/ability of the Maintenance Technician III.
• Performs 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED