Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement.

Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise.

EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services.

EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.

For additional information and to hear directly from members of our team, please visit: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.

This role supports the reliable operation of building systems by performing scheduled upkeep on HVAC equipment, mechanical components, and campus infrastructure. Focuses on routine servicing, system checks, and equipment documentation to prevent failures and extend asset life. Works independently and as part of a team, maintains clean and organized equipment areas, identifies emerging maintenance needs, and contributes to a safe and well‑functioning facility environment through consistent attention to detail and adherence to preventative maintenance standards.

Job Description

• Services air handling units (cleaning, greasing, oiling, filters, belts).
• Services exhaust fans (greasing, oiling, belts).
• Services pumps (cleaning, greasing, oiling).
• Services compressors and air dryers.
• Changes climate room chart recorder charts.
• Maintains and cleans equipment rooms.
• Rooftop drain inspections.
• Performs exterior campus lighting check.
• Documents building equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Exposure to chemicals.
• High noise environment.
• Requires protective devices.
• Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements.
• Exposure to moving machinery.
• Exposure to animals (trips to DCM).
• Patient care setting.
• Works inside and outside, in dusty and dirty places such as pits and equipment spaces where temperatures may exceed 100 degrees, and equipment may be oily and greasy. 
• Employee may be required to work in the vicinity of labs containing bio-hazardous radioactive substances.
• Exposed to wet and cold conditions, as well as noise and vibration from operating equipment.
• Must be able to work in morgues, gross anatomy, and pathology laboratories.

Working Conditions

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
• Using tools requiring high dexterity.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less).
• Occasional lifting (25 – 50 lbs.).

Equipment:

• Office equipment.
• Simple hand tools.
• Tools associated with duties.

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.

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