Basic Mechanic - Facilities Planning and Management

About the role

The Basic Mechanic supports the teaching and research mission of the University through multi-craft maintenance, operation, and repair of various building systems.

Responsibilities

• Assists with troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment and systems.
• Proactively identifies, communicates, prioritizes, and addresses needs without direction when appropriate.
• Responds to work orders and other requests in a timely, efficient, competent, knowledgeable, and friendly manner.
• Maintains data per departmental policy.
• Utilizes materials, supplies, tools, and other University property in a safe, productive manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Job Location/Working Conditions: Must be willing to provide one’s own hand tools. Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.
• Physical Effort: Capable of doing extensive walking, climbing stairs/ladders, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs., and other similar physical activity.
• Equipment: Simple hand tools.

Education

Required Qualifications: No specific diploma, certification, or degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Vocational Diploma - specific trade or career.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Carpentry, Detail-Oriented, Effective Written Communication, Electrical Diagnostics, Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Repair, HVAC Controls, HVAC Maintenance, HVAC Repair, HVAC Systems, Interpersonal Communication, Light Plumbing, Microsoft Office, Plumbing, Plumbing Codes, Prioritization, Problem Solving.

Driver's License

A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

Required Qualifications

Must be able to obtain a Missouri Class E Driver’s License by the end of the probationary period and cannot drive University owned vehicles until Class E Driver’s License is obtained.

Salary Range

The salary rate for this position is determined by the current union contract. Please note that there may be salary differentials for working second or third shifts.

Questions

Frequently asked questions about the application process can be found in our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. 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 registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.