Mechanic (Electrician) - Facilities, Planning & Management

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Posted: 10-May-24

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Facilities//Maintenance/Trades
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JR81802

Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
With direction from the Zone Manager and Working Supervisor, the Mechanic works with a team of 10-12 multi-craft mechanics to perform routine and emergency electrical and multi-craft maintenance tasks for campus facilities. Additionally, the mechanic works closely with internal customers including students, faculty and staff to resolve requested maintenance issues and work orders. Typical craft-specific work includes but is not limited to the maintenance, installation, repair and inspection of lighting and electrical infrastructure.
Multi-craft maintenance activities will also include working with various plumbing systems, HVAC, paint and basic carpentry.
This position is a member of the collective bargaining unit, Local #148 International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO.
Position Hours: Saturday-Wednesday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing preventative, ongoing, and emergency maintenance in an administrative and short-term lodging environment.
• Maintaining and repairing lighting, electrical distribution, VFDs, motor and pumps, monthly testing/exercising, and load transfers.
• Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining lighting and electrical distribution.
• Pro-actively identifying, communicating, prioritizing and addressing needs without direction when appropriate.
• Responding to work orders and other requests in a timely, efficient, competent, knowledgeable and friendly manner.
• Maintaining data per departmental policy.
• Utilizing materials, supplies, tools and other University property in a safe, productive manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with modern lighting systems including programmable systems, driver/lamp replacement and knowledge of unique address assignment/logic.
• Experience with monthly testing/exercising, load transfers, and associated documentation of backup generators.
• Aptitude to learn and develop proficiency in JCI software.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively/appropriately with members of the campus community and other employees within Facilities.
• Understands the importance of satisfying the needs of the campus community (customer oriented) and providing value to the University.
• Ability to read and understand blue prints.
• Willing to provide oneâ™s own hand tools.

Required Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed a recognized craft apprenticeship program, a technical school training program (such as a Ranken Technical College two-year certification program) or other equivalent training program.
• Minimum of five yearsâ™ experience working in a particular craft or multi-craft position.
• Must be able to obtain a Missouri Class E Driverâ™s License by the end of the Probationary period and cannot drive University owned vehicles until Class E Driverâ™s License is obtained.

Grade
UF01

Salary Range
$36.51

The salary rate for this position is determined by the current union contract. Please note that there may be salary differentials for working second or third shifts.

Questions

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Accommodation

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

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
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. This position is eligible for benefits according to the bargaining unit agreement.

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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