Job Description

Scheduled Hours

40Acts as a senior maintenance technician for matters related to the physical maintenance of all residential, commercial and/or off-campus properties including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry and machine servicing or installations. Performs all work under general supervision and in accordance with established operating policies and safety procedures.

• Senior Maintenance Technician responsible for making initial assessment of property/building conditions, prioritizing required services and managing work assignments at the residential and commercial properties. Plans and manages the repairs/installation of all required work including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems for short-range projects. Estimates labor time, requisitions materials needed and coordinates other maintenance staff assistance for projects.
• Under limited supervision, manages outside vendor service schedules and equipment installation at the various properties consistent with approved standards and specifications. Monitors vendor work in progress to verify compliance with approved scope of services and design specifications. Manages apartment unit turnover related vendor work order requirements in coordination with Manager.
• Regularly inspects the physical condition of residential, commercial and/or off-campus properties. Informs manager of building conditions, problems and needs on a regular schedule. Maintains effective communication with other Maintenance staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Primarily working inside residential and commercial properties.
• Ability to work outside during all seasons and weather conditions.
• Provide on-call support as outlined in the rotating schedule.

Physical Effort

• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds.
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Equipment

• Comfort using hand tools and power equipment.

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.

CertificationsProfessional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Maintenance (3 Years)

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.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant vocational degree or certification may substitute for some of the minimum experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Vocational Diploma - specific trade or career

CertificationsProfessional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Trade Functions With Demonstrated Ability To Perform Varied Maintenance Tasks (2 Years)

Skills:

Cross-Functional Teamwork, Electrical Maintenance, HVAC Solutions, Industrial Maintenance, Interpersonal Communication, Learning Quickly, Oral Communications, Plumbing, Property Assessments, Sound Judgment, Task-Oriented, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

G09-H

Salary Range

$23.37 - $36.19 / 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.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailCandidateQuestions@wustl.eduor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

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.