Facilities Technician III (Plumber) - OFMD

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Operations & Facilities Management Department at Washington University School of 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 10.1 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 the School of 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.

The position serves as a plumber for Washington University School of Medicine. The position provides expertise in all areas of plumbing maintenance, installations, repairs, and troubleshooting and will be dedicated to learning the plumbing systems on campus.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Works with, maintains and installs various plumbing systems across the medical school campus including; cabling drains and sewers, clearing clogged lines, installing and sweating pipe, and troubleshooting systems.
• Works with, installs and maintains the piping on natural gas systems, lab vacuum systems, compressed lab air systems, R.O. and D.I. systems as well as steam and condensate systems.
• Must be knowledgeable of and follow all necessary plumbing codes. Has the ability to read blueprints and carry a knowledge of plumbing piping materials including metal and plastic pipe materials.
• Prioritizes work and makes an initial assessment of conditions and service needs.
• Plans and completes the repairs/installations of plumbing and pipe fitting systems for short-range projects.
• Estimates labor time, requisitions materials needed, and requests other maintenance staff assistance for long-range projects.
• Monitors outside service schedules and equipment installation by outside contractors.
• Monitors service schedules/coordinate any interruptions in service (utility outages).
• Interfaces with customers to schedule/coordinate any interruptions in service (utility outages).
• Follows through on work in progress to verify proper facility conditions are restored.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving plumbing and pipe fitting.
• Keeps Building Services supervisors aware of facility conditions, problems, and needs.
• Maintains effective communication with other Facility Maintenance Coordinators and other maintenance staff.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry tools and material weighing in excess of 50 pounds and be able to raise and carry with assistance items weighing 200 pounds. Climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, and crouches to gain access to pipes and equipment.
• Handles a variety of hand and power tools. Near-visual acuity is needed to read equipment diagrams and inspect parts.
• Depth perception, field of vision, and color vision needed to fit and install parts.
• Must have a Missouri class E or Illinois class D drivers license within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational training strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate our PRIDE Core Values (Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence) in all aspects of the position.
• Ability to diagnose/resolve varied maintenance problems involving, Plumbing, Pipe fitting, and similar conditions.
• Resolves maintenance problems in a timely manner that will avoid disruption/delay in the work environment to staff or the public.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.
• Three years of related experience in a skilled trade function or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience. 
• Must obtain Valid Missouri Class E or Illinois Class D Driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Grade

G10-H

Salary Range

$25.47 - $39.49 / 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 in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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