Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) at WashU Medicine provides essential services that sustain the medical campus’ mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, and Mutual Support, we foster a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration across the medical campus.

OFMD manages the maintenance and operation of more than 65 buildings, encompassing over 14.8 million gross square feet, including the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot Neuroscience Research Building (NRB), home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our team delivers operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management to ensure efficient, safe, and innovative facility operations.

As WashU Medicine continues to expand its clinical, research, and teaching footprint across and beyond campus, OFMD remains a trusted partner, driving excellence through seamless facility management and unwavering support of the university’s mission. For additional information, view a quick message from some of our employees: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.

Acts as the principal technician in their trade for WashU Medicine. Responsible for being the primary technician for all critical facilities in the university. Provides training and mentoring to all technicians in their trade. Considered the subject matter expert in their field and assists Capital Projects on building projects. Must hold a license for their trade, if applicable.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serves as Senior Tradesman for their trade and holds a license, if applicable. Sponsors apprentices when it applies. Provides leadership in all areas of their trade, OFMD Core Values, and customer service skills.

• Serves as the primary technician for all critical facilities at the School of Medicine. This includes BSL3’s, animal facilities, and all other areas deemed critical.

• Provides training and education for level III, II and I technicians in their trade. A technician will be proficient in all areas of their field.

• Acts as primary Facilities Engineering contact for assigned area, prioritizing work and making initial assessment of conditions and service needs.

• Plans and completes the repairs/installation of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems for short-range projects.

• Monitors outside service schedules and equipment installation by outside contractors.

• 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.

• Keeps Facilities Engineering supervisors aware of facility conditions, problems, and needs.

• Actively promotes safety in their shop.

• Attends all construction meetings and provides valuable input.

• Maintains effective communication with other maintenance staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Stockroom or warehouse

• High noise environment

• Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements

• Requires extensive safety training

• Exposure to moving machinery

• Handling of radioactive material

• Exposure to animals

• Exposure to chemicals

• Requires protective devices

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

• Using tools requiring high dexterity

• Typically bending, crouching, and stooping

• Typically standing or walking

• Occasional lifting (25 - 50 lbs.)

• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement

• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations

Equipment

• Office equipment

• Simple hand tools

• Operate a motor vehicle

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