Mechanic - Facilities Planning and Management

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Under general supervision of the Power Plant Zone Manager, Power Plant Assistant Zone Manager, Utility Operations Zone Manager, and Director of Utility Operations, the Mechanic performs skilled work in the maintenance, operation, and repair of all Utility Operations systems at the Danforth Campus and all remote University owned locations (excluding Quadrangle Management leased retail spaces and Quadrangle Housing managed properties). The Mechanic will perform daily operational rounds, perform scheduled maintenance, respond to service calls, and relieve any mechanic in an operational role for vacations, sickness, injury, or other absences regardless of shifts. They also assist the Night Mechanic(s) in emergencies when working evening/night shifts. Employees in Utility Operations are assigned to specific groups but the assignment may change based on operational needs or other management discretion. Typical Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM. Hours/shifts may be rescheduled to meet the Emergency and Operational needs of the University. Employees must be available before and after normal working hours for emergencies and manpower coverage. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Operates, maintains, repairs, removes, and installs all existing and future central plant heating and cooling systems, related piping distribution systems, and related electrical/control systems. These include chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, air handling units, water treatment systems, water softeners, variable speed drives, and utilizing Building Automation Systems (Metasys) to monitor and diagnose system issues. Additional duties include performing annual equipment teardowns, corrective and preventative maintenance, and equipment cleaning in preparation for inspections and seasonal lay-up. This includes opening, cleaning, and closing of all heating and cooling equipment. Proactively identifying, trouble-shooting, communicating and addressing needs both without direction, when appropriate, and at other times when responding to work orders and/or a supervisor's instruction. Responds to work orders and other requests in a timely, efficient, competent, knowledgeable, safe/secure and friendly manner. Maintains data, records and other work standards accurately and appropriately as per recognized departmental/university policies and practices. Utilizes materials, supplies, tools and other university property, as well as handling one's person in a safe/responsible, productive manner. Willingness to work in multi-craft positions/situations. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Must be willing to provide one's own hand tools; be available for emergencies after normal work hours. Physical Effort Typically standing or walking. Typically running or climbing. Typically bending, crouching, stooping. Using tools requiring high dexterity. Frequent lifting 50 lbs or more. Equipment Simple hand tools. 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: Vocational Diploma - Specific Trade Or Career Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Working In A Particular Craft Or Multi-Craft Position (5 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 Required Qualifications: Must have successfully completed a recognized craft apprenticeship program, a technical school training program (such as a Ranken Technical College two-year certification program) or other equivalent training program. 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. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to weld using stick and MIG welding, rebuild centrifugal pumps, read blueprints, plan jobs and provide necessary parts lists. Ability to respond and correct (without the need for supervision) afterhours emergencies such as boiler failures, chiller failures, gas leaks, water leaks, electrical/control related issues, etc. Knowledge of and ability to use related tools and equipment in a safe, journeyman like manner. Proven experience with working safely and efficiently while maintaining and operating heating and cooling equipment and systems. Ability to perform physically demanding, labor intensive work in hot or cold dirty environments, and ability to pass through various manhole access openings of equipment. Willingness and ability to work extended shifts while engaging in physically demanding work and to work in multi-craft positions/situations. Possess a high work ethic, ability and willingness to work in a team environment, and have a high degree of dependability. 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: Communication, Cooling Towers, Customer-Oriented, HVAC Systems, Mechanical Apptitude, Pump Systems, Welding Grade UF01 Salary Range $39.26 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 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 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 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.

Created: 2026-03-17