40The Facilities Technician provides facility and operational support services for the Division of Comparative Medicine. This position has a wide range of responsibilities that include, but are not limited to carpentry, painting, moving services, general maintenance, room/equipment decontamination, door repairs, equipment troubleshooting and repair.
This position serves as a backup driver for animal relocation, ensuring timely and safe delivery as scheduled. Driver ensures load is secured, environmental conditions in vehicles comply with regulations, documentation is accurate and the cargo area is sanitized between loads as per standard operation procedures. Non-animal transport loads will include caging supplies, rack systems, feed/bedding, small/large equipment and research-related materials. When serving as the backup driver, shift hours may need to flex (increase) to cover scheduled and unscheduled research needs. The position is responsible for utilizing the MaintainX mobile work order system via a university-issued mobile device to receive, document, update, and close assigned work orders.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
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.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
CertificationsProfessional Licenses
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (1 Year)
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.
Maintenance operations experience in a medical research, manufacturing or animal care environment.
Experience in troubleshooting and repairing small equipment, carts, or transport devices.
Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Basic carpentry and general maintenance experience.
Ability to meet WashU driver eligibility requirements.
Basic mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
Ability to operate a smartphone and utilize mobile applications (MaintainX) to receive, document, update, and close work orders.
Ability to lift, move, and transport materials and equipment in accordance with university safety guidelines.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
CertificationsProfessional Licenses
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Color Vision, Communication, Depth Perception, Lifting Equipment, Multitasking, Problem Resolution, Time Management
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$17.87 - $27.06 / 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 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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Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
