Mechanic - Facilities Planning and Management

Washington University in St. Louis•Hadley, MO

2d•Onsite

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 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.
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.

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.