Facilities Technician III (Fire Alarm) - OFMD

Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) at WashU Medicine provides essential services that sustain the medical campus' mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, and Mutual Support, we foster a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration across the medical campus.

OFMD manages the maintenance and operation of more than 65 buildings, encompassing over 14.8 million gross square feet, including the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot Neuroscience Research Building (NRB), home to one of the world's largest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our team delivers operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management to ensure efficient, safe, and innovative facility operations.

As WashU Medicine continues to expand its clinical, research, and teaching footprint across and beyond campus, OFMD remains a trusted partner, driving excellence through seamless facility management and unwavering support of the university's mission. For additional information, view a quick message from some of our employees:

The Fire Alarm Technician performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and testing of fire alarm and fire protection systems to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable facility operations. This role independently evaluates system conditions, plans and executes repairs, and supports both short-range and more complex projects requiring coordination with contractors and campus partners. The technician provides technical expertise in system functionality, communicates effectively with customers and supervisors, and ensures timely restoration of proper facility conditions. Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment are essential for success in this position.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Tests, troubleshoots, installs, repairs, and maintains various Fire Control Systems (Johnson Controls, Siemens, Notifier, etc.) in compliance with all fire protection codes.
  
  
• Plans and completes repairs on sprinkler, fire protection systems, and controls for short-range projects.
  
  
• Estimates labor time, requisitions materials needed, and requests other maintenance staff assistance for long-range projects.
  
  
• Prioritizes work and makes initial assessment of conditions and service needs.
  
  
• Performs fire pump testing (knowledge of how to perform testing).
  
• Drains and fills wet sprinkler systems.
  
  
• Monitors outside service schedules and equipment installation by outside contractors.
  
  
• Monitors internal service schedules/coordinates any interruptions in service (utility outages), maintaining strong communication with customers.
  
  
• Follows through on work in progress to verify proper facility conditions are restored.
  
  
• Keeps Building Services supervisors aware of facility conditions, problems, and needs.
  
  
• Maintains effective communication with other Facility Maintenance Coordinators and other maintenance staff.
  
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
  

Physical Effort

• High noise environment.
  
• Exposure to chemicals.
  
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
  
• Typically bending, crouching, and stooping.
  
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
  
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
  
• Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements.
  

Equipment

• Simple hand tools.
  
• Office equipment.
  

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 (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
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:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:
Climbing Structures, Color Vision, Communication, Customer Service, Depth Perception, Diagnosing Problems, Electrical Maintenance, Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Code, Fire Safety, Handheld Power Tools, Handling Guest Complaints, Internal Development, Lifting Equipment, Low Voltage Systems, Low Voltage Wiring, Maintenance Work, Organizational Commitment, Power Tools, Problem Solving, Professional Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Teamwork, Timeline Management, Visual Acuity

Grade
G10-H

Salary Range
$25.47 - $39.49 / 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 Applicant FAQ.

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.

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

Personal

• 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%.
  

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
  

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
  
• 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.
  

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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.