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Maintenance Technician III - Real Estate

Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jun 2026
💰 $72,000/yr($46,000/yr$72,000/yr)

About the role

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

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.

Job Description

Primary Duties & 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.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

Physical Effort

  • Ability to lift 50-75 pounds and work outside during all seasons and weather conditions.
  • Provide on-call support as outlined in the rotating schedule.
  • Primarily working inside residential and commercial properties.


Equipment

  • Simple hand tools.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.


Work Experience:

Maintenance (3 Years)


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Vocational Diploma - specific trade or career


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

Trade Functions With Demonstrated Ability To Perform Varied Maintenance Tasks (4 Years)

Skills:

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

Grade

G09-H

Salary Range

$23.37 - $36.19 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others

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Company

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