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Wash U

Academic research and entrepreneurial institution

Maintenance Technician 2 - Enterprise Physical Operations

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSt. Louis, MO, USA$21.17 - $32.85 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent high school certification, or a combination of education and/or experience.
  • Two years of property maintenance or related-area work experience.
  • A Class E Missouri or Class D Illinois driver's license and a good driving record.
  • A relevant vocational degree or certification may substitute for some of the minimum experience required.
  • Ability to lift 80 pounds and typically stand or walk, bend, crouch, and stoop.
  • Ability to provide on-call support under the rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance service and repairs across two or more skill areas, including plumbing, carpentry, machine servicing, and electrical repairs or installations, for residential, commercial, and/or off-campus properties.
  • Estimate the time and materials required for projects and complete repairs and preventative maintenance for general property upkeep.
  • Work independently to complete assigned repairs and maintenance with general guidance from the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Perform daily maintenance and repairs assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or other managerial staff.
  • Assess work orders and carry out appropriate work independently through completion.
  • Log materials used for warehouse tracking and ensure parts and materials are recorded and tracked for inventory and parts usage.
  • Estimate, track, and document time spent carrying out service and repairs.
  • Resolve routine questions and problems, referring matters outside normal duties to the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Assess and troubleshoot maintenance and repair situations beyond the written work order and resolve them as appropriate.
  • Use good judgment and conscientiousness when handling service calls and repairs.
  • Follow established safety procedures, standard procedures, and written instructions.
  • Coordinate with outside contractors when repairs fall outside the technician's scope or ability.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with electrical installations.
  • Experience with heavy equipment.
  • Ability to learn new concepts.
  • Self-motivation.
  • Sound judgment.
  • Teamwork.

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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