Facilities Technician IV (Lead) - OFMD

* Serves as Senior Tradesman for their trade and holds a license, if applicable. Sponsors apprentices when it applies. Provides leadership in all areas of their trade, OFMD Core Values, and customer service skills.* Serves as the primary technician for all critical facilities at the School of Medicine. This includes BSL3’s, animal facilities, and all other areas deemed critical.* Provides training and education for level III, II and I technicians in their trade. A technician will be proficient in all areas of their field.* Acts as primary Facilities Engineering contact for assigned area, prioritizing work and making initial assessment of conditions and service needs.* Plans and completes the repairs/installation of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems for short-range projects.* Monitors outside service schedules and equipment installation by outside contractors.* Interfaces with customers to schedule/coordinate any interruptions in service (utility outages).* Follows through on work in progress to verify proper facility conditions are restored.* Keeps Facilities Engineering supervisors aware of facility conditions, problems, and needs.* Actively promotes safety in their shop.* Attends all construction meetings and provides valuable input.* Maintains effective communication with other maintenance staff.* Performs other duties as assigned.* Typically sitting at a desk or table* Using tools requiring high dexterity* Typically bending, crouching, and stooping* Typically standing or walking* Occasional lifting (25 - 50 lbs.)* Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement* Ability to move to on and off-campus locations* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care.WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems.We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.**Useful Links****Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at View phone number on click.appcast.io and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.**Regulatory Postings**Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster(; ) #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University