Facilities Technician III; Electrician - OFMD

Scheduled Hours

40

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 our 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), home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our team delivers operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management to ensure efficient, safe, and innovative facility operations.

As WashU Medicine continues to expand its clinical, research, and teaching footprint across and beyond campus, OFMD remains a trusted partner, driving excellence through seamless facility management and unwavering support of the university’s mission. For additional information, view a quick message from some of our employees: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Works with, maintains, and installs electrical circuits, conduit, wire sizing, breakers, and panels in compliance with NEC codes.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs electric motors and motor control centers (MCC).
• Installs and troubleshoots interior and exterior lighting, controls, and switches. Cleans and maintains electrical distribution systems, switch gear, emergency power systems, ATS, generators, and performs generator load bank testing.
• Uses various task-related metering equipment (multi, megger, tick tracer, circuit trace, etc.).
• Reads blueprints and maintains knowledge of tools and materials used in the trade.
• Prioritizes work and assesses service needs.
• Plans and completes short-range electrical repairs/installations.
• Estimates labor, requisitions materials, and coordinates long-range projects. Monitors outside contractor schedules and equipment installations. Coordinates and communicates service interruptions (e.g., utility outages). Follows through on work to verify that facility conditions are proper.
• Communicates facility conditions, problems, and needs to supervisors. Maintains effective communication with other maintenance staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Location /

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment.

Physical Effort:

• Stockroom or warehouse
• High noise environment
• Patient care setting
• Exposure to animals
• Exposure to chemicals
• Requires protective devices
• Requires extensive safety training
• Typically standing or walking
• Frequent lifting of 25 lbs. or more
• Occasional lifting (< 25 lbs.)
• Occasional lifting (25 â— 50 lbs.)
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• Ability to move to and on campus locations
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements

Equipment:

• Operate motor vehicle
• Simple hand tools

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.

• Associate degree in electrical technology or a related field.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of safety and NEC standards.
• Climbing Structures
• Color Vision
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Depth Perception
• Diagnosing Problems
• Electrical Maintenance
• Guest Service
• Handheld Power Tools
• Handling Guest Complaints
• HVAC Maintenance
• HVAC Systems
• Internal Development
• Lifting Equipment
• Maintenance Work
• Organizational Commitment
• Plumbing Maintenance
• Power Tools
• Problem Solving
• Professional Integrity
• Strive for Excellence
• Teamwork
• Timeline Management
• Visual Acuity
• Vocational Training

Grade: G10-H

Salary Range: $25.47 - $39.49 / Hourly

Personal:

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