Facilities Technician III; Plumber - OFMD

Overview

The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) at WashU Medicine provides essential services that sustain the medical campus’ mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education. Guided by the PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, and Mutual Support, we foster a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration across the medical campus. OFMD manages the maintenance and operation of more than 65 buildings, encompassing over 14.8 million gross square feet, including the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot Neuroscience Research Building (NRB).

Our team delivers operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management to ensure efficient, safe, and innovative facility operations. As WashU Medicine expands its clinical, research, and teaching footprint, OFMD remains a trusted partner, driving excellence through seamless facility management and unwavering support of the university’s mission.

The position serves as a plumber for WashU Medicine. The role provides expertise in all areas of plumbing maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting, and will be dedicated to learning the campus plumbing systems.

• Works with, installs, and maintains the piping on natural gas systems, lab vacuum systems, compressed lab air systems, R.O. and D.I. systems, and steam and condensate systems.
• Knowledgeable of and compliant with applicable plumbing codes. Ability to read blueprints and knowledge of plumbing piping materials, including metal and plastic pipe materials.
• Prioritizes work and makes an initial assessment of conditions and service needs.
• Plans and completes repairs/installations of plumbing and pipe-fitting systems for short-range projects.
• Estimates labor time, requisitions materials needed, and requests other maintenance staff assistance for long-range projects.
• Monitors outside service schedules and equipment installation by outside contractors.
• Monitors service schedules and coordinates any service interruptions (utility outages).
• Interfaces with customers to schedule and coordinate any service interruptions (utility outages).
• Follows through on work in progress to verify that proper facility conditions are restored.
• Performs a variety of plumbing and pipe-fitting tasks.
• Keeps Building Services supervisors aware of facility conditions, problems, and needs.
• Maintains effective communication with other Facility Maintenance Coordinators and other maintenance staff.

• Alternative work schedule as a regular part of the job (weekends)
• Stockroom or warehouse
• High noise environment
• Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements
• Patient care setting
• Requires extensive safety training
• Exposure to moving machinery
• Exposure to chemicals
• Requires protective devices
• Exposure to animals

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Certifications / Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: Relevant Skill Trade Functions (3 Years)
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications: Vocational Diploma - specific trade or career - Plumbing. Facilities Operations at a research university or similar institution (3 years).

Grade: G10-H
Salary Range: $25.47 - $39.49 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including qualifications, performance, equity with others in the department, and market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower…