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Facilities Technician III (Controls Technician) - OFMD
Washington University in St. LouisOlin Residence Hall, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Sept 2025
💰 $78,980/yr
About the role
Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
The Operations & Facilities Management Department at WashU Medicine is committed to delivering a comprehensive range of services to support the medical campus.We oversee maintenance and operations for 65 buildings, covering more than 11.1 million gross square feet of space. This includes the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot neuroscience research building, which houses one of the world’s highest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our responsibilities include operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management.
Furthermore, as WashU Medicine continues to expand its presence both on and off campus in areas such as teaching, clinical care, and research, our team remains instrumental in ensuring the seamless delivery of clinical care, advancing research initiatives, and facilitating educational endeavors.
WashU Medicine is actively seeking an experienced Building Automation System/DDC Controls Technician. This position will provide programming, repairs, re-commissioning, and troubleshooting of Building Automation and DDC Control Systems.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for performing a variety of duties that include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Programming, troubleshooting, and recommissioning of building automation/DDC systems.
- Assist in covering the Building Automation Control room as needed.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization, and repair of the Building Automation System and DDC equipment.
- Perform software and hardware upgrades to Building Automation System network controllers.
- Repair/replacement of DDC field equipment controllers.
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks on DDC systems in Vivariums, Data Centers, Wet Labs, offices, and their supporting HVAC equipment.
Working Conditions:
- Typically bending, crouching, and stooping.
- Typically standing or walking.
- Typically running or climbing.
- Using tools requiring high dexterity.
- High noise environment.
- Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements.
- Frequent lifting of 25lbs or more.
Equipment
- Simple hand tools.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
The Technician shall have a minimum of 3 years of experience and be knowledgeable of the process of testing, troubleshooting, and calibration of DDC devices related to Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, and Phoenix Controls Building Automation Systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Climbing Structures, Color Vision, Communication, Customer Service, Depth Perception, Diagnosing Problems, Electrical Maintenance, Guest Service, Handheld Power Tools, Handling Guest Complaints, HVAC Maintenance, HVAC Systems, Internal Development, Lifting Equipment, Maintenance Work, Organizational Commitment, Plumbing Maintenance, Power Tools, Problem Solving, Professional Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Teamwork, Timeline Management, Visual Acuity, Vocational TrainingGrade
G10-HSalary Range
$25.47 - $39.49 / HourlyThe 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 factoApply for this role
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