Mechanic (Painter) - Facilities Planning and Management

Washington University in St. Louis

3d•$39

About The Position

With direction from the Zone Manager and Working Supervisor, the Mechanic works with a team to perform painting maintenance for campus buildings. Additionally, the Mechanic works closely with internal customers including students, faculty and staff to resolve issues and work orders. Typical craft-specific work includes, but is not limited to, the room finish applications, surface repair and preparation such as mudding and taping, hot patches and wood filler, matching and mixing paint, assembling scaffolds and safely using ladders and lifts. The mechanic may be asked at times to perform multi-craft maintenance. Activities may include working with basic plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and carpentry.

Requirements

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.
Must be willing to provide one's own hand tools.

Nice To Haves

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Attendance Management
Blueprints
Communication
Customer-Oriented
Drywalling
Mechanical Apptitude
Painting
Physical Abilities
Surfacing
Taping

Responsibilities

Perform a range of painting, patching and staining projects including touch-ups and make-readies.
Protect rooms and fixtures using drop cloths, masking and other coverings.
Respond to work orders and other requests in a timely, efficient, competent, knowledgeable, and friendly manner.
Perform preventative maintenance based on the building needs and individual skillset (e.g., plunging toilet, etc.).
Proactively identify, communicate and address needs without direction when appropriate.
Maintain data per departmental policy.
Utilize materials, supplies, tools, and other University property in a safe, productive manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

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