Preventative Maintenance Technician I (2nd Shift) - Enterprise Physical Operations

About this role

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement.

Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise.

EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services.

EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.

For additional information and to hear directly from members of our team, please visit: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.

This role supports the reliable operation of building systems by performing scheduled upkeep on HVAC equipment, mechanical components, and campus infrastructure. Focuses on routine servicing, system checks, and equipment documentation to prevent failures and extend asset life. Works independently and as part of a team, maintains clean and organized equipment areas, identifies emerging maintenance needs, and contributes to a safe and well‑functioning facility environment through consistent attention to detail and adherence to preventative maintenance standards.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Services air handling units (cleaning, greasing, oiling, filters, belts). • Services exhaust fans (greasing, oiling, belts). • Services pumps (cleaning, greasing, oiling). • Services compressors and air dryers. • Changes climate room chart recorder charts. • Maintains and cleans equipment rooms. • Rooftop drain inspections. • Performs exterior campus lighting check. • Documents building equipment. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions: • Normal office environment. • Exposure to blood-borne pathogens. • Exposure to chemicals. • High noise environment. • Requires protective devices. • Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements. • Exposure to moving machinery. • Exposure to animals (trips to DCM). • Patient care setting. • 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.  • Employee may be required to work in the vicinity of labs containing bio-hazardous radioactive substances. • Exposed to wet and cold conditions, as well as noise and vibration from operating equipment. • Must be able to work in morgues, gross anatomy, and pathology laboratories.

Working Conditions Physical Effort: • Typically sitting at a desk or table. • Typically standing or walking. • Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement. • Using tools requiring high dexterity. • Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less). • Occasional lifting (25 – 50 lbs.).

Equipment: • Office equipment. • Simple hand tools. • Tools associated with duties.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

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 (1 Year) 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 WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: Skilled Trades Functions (2 Years)

Skills: Color Vision, Communication, Continuous Learning, Customer Service, Depth Perception, Equipment Maintenance, Following Protocols, Hand Tools, HVAC Equipment, Lifting Equipment, Mechanical Aptitude, Mechanical Components, Multitasking, Organizational Commitment, Power Tools, Preventive Maintenance, Problem Resolution, Professional Integrity, Safety Protocols, Strive for Excellence, Teamwork, Time Management, Troubleshooting, Work Orders

Grade G06-H

Salary Range $17.87 - $27.06 / 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 For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External

Similar jobs

• Control Room Technician II (2nd shift) - Enterprise Physical Operations — Washington University in St. Louis · Washington University Medical Campus
• Control Room Technician I (2nd shift) - Enterprise Physical Operations — Washington University in St. Louis · Washington University Medical Campus
• Preventive Maintenance Technician-2nd shift — Valmont · Newberry SC
• Custodian I (2nd shift) - Enterprise Physical Operations — Washington University in St. Louis · Washington University Medical Campus
• Production Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift — Unilever · Jonesboro, AR
• Production Maintenance Technician 3 - 2nd Shift — Illumina · San Diego, California, United States
• Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift — Freudenberg · Lebanon, IN
• Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift — US Kraft Heinz · Winchester, VA