Control Room Technician III (3rd shift) - EPO-Medicine

About the role

Responsible for all facilities-related operations at WashU Medicine. Operators monitor several different building automation software and three unique fire alarm software to support the 24/7 operation of researchers and campus community partners. Provides emergency response to A/BSL3 laboratories, vivariums, data centers, climate rooms, freezer farms, and other various campus assets.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains excellent customer service at all times and be able to distinguish impact, protocols, and need for escalation.
• Utilizes building automation logic to optimize 32 chillers in 9 chilled water plants to the most efficient configuration to best support the cooling demand across 26 central buildings, in alignment with overall campus carbon emissions reduction efforts, while minimizing electrical demand charges.
• Conducts monthly inspections on elevator equipment rooms and performs Fire Recall testing to ensure proper operation in the event of an emergency.
• Performs inspections on all campus Fire Suppression sprinkler systems to ensure proper alignment in the event of an emergency.
• Supports continued construction and renovation efforts by facilitating the Hot-Work Permit process through reconfiguration of the Fire Alarm Automation systems.
• Executes approved procedures for equipment operating outside of their designed parameters, to support sustained operations.
• Provides data entry within multiple databases and systems supporting the Facilities Management department. This may include operational logs, work order requests, and updating equipment/inventory.
• Creates and distributes service interruption notifications that impact our physical assets and infrastructure to responsible staff and campus partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Job Location/Working Conditions: Position typically works 11:30 pm – 7:30 am. Mandatory overtime may be required at times based on staffing levels. Works inside and outside in dusty and dirty places such as pits and equipment spaces where temperatures may exceed 100 degrees and equipment may be oily and greasy. Exposed to wet and cold conditions, as well as noise and vibration from operational equipment.
• Physical Effort: Considerable amount of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching to gain access to pipes, wiring, and equipment.

Education

• Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

• Building Automation Systems
• Climate Control
• Commercial HVAC Systems
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Cooling Towers
• Customer Service
• Exhaust Systems
• Johnson Controls Metasys
• Lifting Equipment
• Maintenance Repair
• Organizational Commitment
• Physical Abilities
• Prioritization
• Professional Integrity
• Strive for Excellence
• Teamwork
• Troubleshooting
• Working Independently

Salary Range

$25.47 - $39.49 / Hourly

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.