Mechanic - Facilities Planning and Management

Washington University in St. Louis • Hadley, MO

1d • $39

About The Position

With direction from the Zone Manager and Working Supervisor, the Mechanic works with a team of multi-craft mechanics to provide routine and emergency plumbing and multi-craft maintenance for campus buildings. Additionally, the mechanic works closely with internal customers including students, faculty and staff to resolve maintenance issues and work orders. Typical craft-specific work includes, but is not limited to, the maintenance, installation, repair and inspection of plumbing and piping systems, equipment and fixtures. Multi-craft maintenance activities may include working with various HVAC systems, basic electrical work, carpentry, and painting.

Requirements

• Must be willing to provide one's own hand tools; be available for emergencies after normal work hours.
• Capable of doing extensive walking, climbing stairs/ladders, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. and other similar physical activity.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically running or climbing.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Using tools requiring high dexterity.
• Frequent lifting 25 lbs or more.
• Simple hand tools.
• Vocational Diploma - Specific Trade
• Working In A Particular Craft Or Multi-Craft Position (5 Years)
• A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.
• Must have successfully completed a recognized craft apprenticeship program, a technical school training program (such as a Ranken Technical College two-year certification program) or other equivalent training program.
• Must be able to obtain a Missouri Class E Driver’s License by the end of the probationary period and cannot drive University owned vehicles until Class E Driver’s License is obtained.

Nice To Haves

• Attendance Management
• Blueprints
• Communication
• Customer-Oriented
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Physical Abilities

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing a variety of plumbing systems building infrastructure systems and equipment such as hot/chilled water systems, sewage lift stations, grease/chemical traps, fire pumps, loop systems, softeners, water heaters, and drainage systems, etc.
• Troubleshoots leak supplies and drain lines, and cabling as needed.
• Responding to work orders in and other requests in a timely, efficient, competent, knowledgeable and friendly manner.
• Performing preventative maintenance based on the building needs and individual skillset (e.g., HVAC filter change, general equipment room inspections, etc.).
• Pro-actively identifying, communicating and addressing needs without direction when appropriate.
• Maintaining data per departmental policy.
• Utilizing materials, supplies, tools and other University property in a safe, productive manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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