Job description

Position Summary

The Mechanic provides routine and emergency multi-craft maintenance, primarily plumbing. This position is a member of the collective bargaining unit, Local #148 International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing a variety of plumbing systems building infrastructure systems such as hot/chilled water systems, sewage lift stations, grease/chemical traps, fire pumps, loop systems, softeners, water heaters, and drainage systems, etc.
• Pro-actively identifying, communicating and addressing needs without direction when appropriate.
• Responding to work orders in and other requests in a timely, efficient, competent, knowledgeable and friendly manner.
• Maintain data per departmental policy.
• Utilizing materials, supplies, tools and other University property in a safe, productive manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Position hours are Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
• This position requires physical work including bending, sitting and standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, using heavy equipment and traveling to on- and off-campus locations.
• This position may be exposed to loud noises and chemicals.

***Benefits for this position are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local 148. Union employees receive generous health, retirement and tuition benefits, as well as sick time and paid vacation. Union employees also receive 10 paid-holidays and two floating holidays each year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school training in maintenance related courses strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with hydro therapy machines is a plus.
• Proficient at maintaining and repairing a variety of plumbing systems. This includes, but not limited to, fixtures such as toilets, faucets, showers, as well as building infrastructure systems such hot/chilled water systems, sewage lift stations, grease/chemical traps, fire pumps, loop systems, softeners, water heaters, and drainage systems, etc.
• Skilled in working with a variety of pipe types including copper, iron, PVC, etc.
• Capability to clear a range of stoppages from sink traps and toilets to cabling out main drains.
• Effective while working alone and within a team environment.
• Meet or exceed attendance expectations on their last performance review and have a history of exceptional customer service and a desire to exceed customer expectations.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification, technical school training in maintenance related courses strongly preferred; 24 hour availability for emergencies and willingness to work overtime.
• Must obtain a State of Missouri Class E or above driver’s license or the equivalent from another state prior to employment.
• Candidate must have completed a recognized craft apprenticeship program, a technical school training program (i.e. Ranken Technical College) or equivalent training program.
• Minimum of five years' professional experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Washington University takes the COVID-19 pandemic very seriously which includes many safety precautions to ensure we maintain a safe campus.

Work Location: One location

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