Job description

Position Summary

Perform routine maintenance as assigned by supervisor and work orders turned in by building occupants. Will be responsible for all building components including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and all general maintenance duties. Based on staffing needs, specific trade experience may be required as a primary focus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Service Calls & Emergency Response – This position is oriented towards customer service. The candidate must be able to prioritize workloads for appropriate response times to service requests. The candidate must be able to recognize when additional resources are needed, and how to request additional support
• Plumbing- must have the ability to perform basic plumbing repairs inside a complex. This includes reading and comprehending as-built drawings. Must be capable of locating isolation valves and performing the following: sweating of copper lines, replacement of faucets, stems and washers. Must be proficient in PVC repair as well as opening stopped waste lines.
• HVAC – must have the ability to troubleshoot and repair the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems within a multi-building complex. Duties include an in depth understanding of the principles and operation of the heating and cooling systems. Must be able to make repairs (brazing), reclaim refrigerants, and recharge units as needed
• Electrical – This position requires a basic understanding of the principles of electricity. Candidate must have the ability of identifying high and low voltage systems and know the proper safety procedures for each. Candidate should be capable of bending conduit, replacing ballasts, switches, and ability to troubleshoot using a meter.
• Carpentry and Painting – The candidate must have the ability to perform small wall construction, patching, drywall repairs, and application of paint to blend the repair into existing finishes.

Working Conditions

• Hours differ dependent upon position.
• This position requires physical work including bending and standing for long periods of time, ladders, and heights, lifting up to 75 pounds, using heavy equipment and traveling to on- and off-campus locations.
• This position may be exposed to labs, animal areas, loud noise, chemicals, and temperatures based on weather.

***Benefits for this position are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local 148. Union employees receive health, retirement, and tuition benefits, as well as sick time and paid vacation.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.
• Must have a State of Missouri Class E or above driver’s license or the equivalent from another state prior to employment. A DMV check will be conducted as a pre-employment screening.
• 24-hour availability for emergencies and willingness to work overtime.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school training in maintenance/trade related courses strongly preferred.
• Two years of experience within a facilities environment or contractor

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, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Vaccine Protocol
Saint Louis University will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff, and faculty who are physically present on our St. Louis campuses. As a prospective and/or new employee at Saint Louis University, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at Saint Louis University. If you are not vaccinated, you will be required to begin the vaccination process at the time of your first day of employment. Exemptions may be granted on the grounds of religious beliefs or medical circumstances.

Saint Louis University requires COVID-19 vaccinations and a booster dose for all students, staff, and faculty who are physically present on our St. Louis campuses. As a prospective and/or a new employee at Saint Louis University, you will be/are required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination is required before the start of employment in order to work at Saint Louis University. If you are not vaccinated, you are required to begin the vaccination process at the time of your first day of employment and submit proof of full vaccination within 30 days of your start date. Exemptions may be granted on the grounds of religious beliefs or medical circumstances. Failure to comply with the vaccine requirement within 30 days of an employee’s start date will result in termination of the employment. Proof of vaccine will be submitted through an online portal made available to you during your Workday onboarding tasks.

The University will require all students, faculty, and staff to obtain a booster vaccine dose for the spring semester, This applies to:

• All adults over the age of 18 years who completed their vaccine series with Pfizer or Moderna at least 6 months ago.
• Those who received the J&J vaccine at least two months ago.

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.

If Interested please complete an application with Saint Louis University. The link is provided below.

https://slu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/SLU-Saint-Louis-MO/Maintenance-A-Worker_2021-03538

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Saint Louis University will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff, and faculty who are physically present on our St. Louis campuses. As a prospective and/or new employee at Saint Louis University, you will be required to comply with the Uni

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Louis, MO 63103: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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