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Wash U

Academic research and entrepreneurial institution

Maintenance Technician 3 - Enterprise Physical Operations

Building & Property MaintenancePosted on Nov 12
Full-timeSt. Louis, MO, USA$23.37 - $36.19 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent high school certification, or a combination of education and/or experience.
  • Three years of maintenance experience, or equivalent of 2–4 years of related experience in skilled trade functions with demonstrated ability to perform varied maintenance tasks.
  • A Class E (Missouri) or Class D (Illinois) driver's license and a good driving record.
  • Ability to lift 50–75 pounds and work outside during all seasons and weather conditions.
  • Availability to provide on-call support according to a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Assess property and building conditions, prioritize required services, and manage work assignments at residential and commercial properties.
  • Plan and manage repairs and installations for short-range projects involving HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems; estimate labor time, requisition materials, and coordinate maintenance staff assistance.
  • Manage outside vendor service schedules and equipment installation in accordance with approved standards and specifications; monitor vendor work for compliance with the approved scope of services and design specifications.
  • Manage apartment turnover vendor work orders in coordination with the Manager.
  • Inspect residential, commercial, and off-campus properties; inform the manager regularly about building conditions, problems, and needs; and communicate effectively with other maintenance staff.
  • Resolve maintenance problems in a timely manner to avoid customer disruption or delay.
  • Record and track parts and materials for inventory and parts usage; arrange for outside contractors when repairs are outside the scope or ability of the Maintenance Technician III.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A vocational diploma in a specific trade or career.
  • Four years of trade-function experience with demonstrated ability to perform varied maintenance tasks.
  • Skills in construction equipment, cross-functional teamwork, electrical maintenance, heavy equipment repairs, HVAC solutions, industrial maintenance, learning quickly, property assessments, sound judgment, task orientation, teamwork, and working independently.

About the Company

Wash U

Academic research and entrepreneurial institution

Wash U turns groundbreaking research from Washington University in St. Louis into practical knowledge, technologies, and programs that benefit society by funding research, translating discoveries, and forming partnerships for technology transfer and entrepreneurship. It moves ideas from the lab to real-world use through translation, licensing, and collaboration with industry and other researchers. The university stands out due to its combination of high-impact research, Nobel-level expertise, transparent financial reporting, and a proven path for turning discoveries into public benefits through partnerships and entrepreneurship. Its goal is to build collaborative ecosystems that address global challenges and help create a more equitable future.

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