Senior Maintenance Tech: HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing
Job in
St. Louis, Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, 63105, USA
Listed on 2026-09-02
Listing for:
Washington University in St. Louis
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-02
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
Location
ST. LOUIS, MO 63130
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Acts as a senior maintenance technician for matters related to the physical maintenance of all residential, commercial and/or off-campus properties including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry and machine servicing or installations. Performs all work under general supervision and in accordance with established operating policies and safety procedures.
Job Description
Primary
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Senior Maintenance Technician responsible for making initial assessment of property/building conditions, prioritizing required services and managing work assignments at the residential and commercial properties. Plans and manages the repairs/installation of all required work including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems for short-range projects. Estimates labor time, requisitions materials needed and coordinates other maintenance staff assistance for projects.
- Under limited supervision, manages outside vendor service schedules and equipment installation at the various properties consistent with approved standards and specifications. Monitors vendor work in progress to verify compliance with approved scope of services and design specifications. Manages apartment unit turnover related vendor work order requirements in coordination with Manager.
- Regularly inspects the physical condition of residential, commercial and/or off-campus properties. Informs manager of building conditions, problems and needs on a regular schedule. Maintains effective communication with other Maintenance staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Location /Working Conditions
- Primarily working inside residential and commercial properties.
- Ability to work outside during all seasons and weather conditions.
- Provide on-call support as outlined in the rotating schedule.
- Typically standing or walking.
- Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
- Ability to lift 50-75 pounds.
- Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.
- Comfort using hand tools and power equipment.
Education:
Required Qualifications
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:
Maintenance (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.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications :
- Relevant vocational degree or certification may substitute for some of the minimum experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Vocational Diploma - specific trade or career
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
Trade Functions With Demonstrated Ability To Perform Varied Maintenance Tasks (2 Years)
Skills:
Cross-Functional Teamwork, Electrical Maintenance, HVAC Solutions, Industrial Maintenance, Interpersonal Communication, Learning Quickly, Oral Communications, Plumbing, Property Assessments, Sound Judgment, Task-Oriented, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication
Grade
G09-H
Salary Range
$23.37 - $36.19 / 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 one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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