General Maintenance Technician II - Enterprise Physical Operations

Position Summary Location

St. Louis, MO 63110

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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: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers/

Performs skilled maintenance and repair tasks to support the safe and reliable operation of campus facilities. Independently completes a variety of routine service requests, troubleshoots issues across multiple building systems, and ensures timely upkeep of lighting, plumbing, and general facility components. Maintains accurate documentation, manages assigned inventories, and communicates effectively with customers and maintenance staff to minimize disruptions. Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support larger projects alongside other technicians are essential for success in this position.

• Performs repairs to all lighting systems, including exit, emergency, and exterior lighting.
• Performs minor repairs and PMs as requested by the supervisor.
• Performs general repairs to all plumbing systems, including faucets, urinals, toilets, and toilet seats.
• Clears minor drain blockages from sinks, urinals, drinking fountains, and toilets using a plunger or toilet auger.
• Performs bi-annual testing on all fume hoods, adjusts airflow, calibrates the monitor, and/or coordinates repairs.
• Performs removal and installation of damaged or missing ceiling tiles.
• Manages lighting inventory and maintains compliance with EHS regulations regarding proper storage and disposal.
• Updates documentation monthly.
• Assists Facilities Maintenance Technicians with larger projects when necessary.
• Communicates effectively through email and electronic work order system.
• Cleans equipment as needed during repairs. Checks equipment storage areas and reports conditions to supervisor.
• Maintains effective communication with other maintenance staff and customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Exposure to chemicals.
• High noise environment.
• 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 such as pits and equipment…