Commercial HVAC-R Technician II - Enterprise Physical Operations

Location: St. Louis

## Commercial HVAC-R Technician II - Enterprise Physical Operations Apply remote type:
On Campus/Onsite locations:
Washington University Medical Campus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR95804#
** Location
* * ST. LOUIS, MO 63110#
** Scheduled Hours
** 40#
** Position Summary
** The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement.
Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise.
EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services.
EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.
For additional information and to hear directly from members of our team, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
This role performs skilled work in maintaining, repairing, and installing commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems to ensure safe, reliable facility operations. Serves as a primary contact for assigned areas, independently assesses service needs, plans and executes short‐range projects, and coordinates with contractors and campus partners during service interruptions. Provides technical expertise across multiple building systems, communicates effectively with supervisors and maintenance staff, and ensures proper restoration of facility conditions.

Strong problem‐solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment are essential for success in this position.#
** Job Description
**** Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

*** Plans and completes repairs/installation of HVAC (rooftop, large AVHS, control systems), refrigeration, electrical, light plumbing, and mechanical systems (vacuum, lab air, and control air pumps) for short-range projects.
* Acts as primary Facilities Engineering contact for assigned areas, prioritizing work and assessing service needs.
* Performs a variety of tasks involving HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, etc.
* Estimates labor time, requisitions materials, and requests assistance for long-range projects.
* Monitors outside service schedules and equipment installation by contractors.
* Coordinates and communicates any interruptions in service (e.g., utility outages).
* Follows through on work in progress to verify proper facility conditions are restored.
* Keeps supervisors informed of facility conditions, problems, and needs.
* Maintains effective communication with other facility maintenance coordinators and maintenance staff.
* Performs other duties as assigned.  
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* Working Conditions:

** Job Location/

Working Conditions:

* Stockroom or warehouse.
* Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
* Exposure to chemicals.
* High noise environment.
* Requires extensive safety training.
* Requires protective devices.
* Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements.
* Exposure to moving machinery.
* Exposure to animals (trips to DCM).
* Patient care setting.
* Works inside and outside, in dusty and dirty places where temperatures may exceed 100° and equipment may be oily and greasy.
* Employee may be required to work in the vicinity of labs…