Mechanic - Facilities Planning and Management

Washington University in St. Louis • Hadley, MO

1d • $39

About The Position

With direction from the Zone Manager and Working Supervisor, the Mechanic works with a team of multi-craft mechanics to provide routine and emergency HVAC and multi-craft maintenance for campus buildings. Additionally, the Mechanic works closely with internal customers including students, faculty and staff to resolve maintenance issues and work orders. Typical craft-specific work includes, but is not limited to, the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC equipment and systems using a variety of diagnostic tools such as DDC (Johnson Controls, multi-meter, drawings, etc.). Multi-craft maintenance activities may include working with various plumbing systems, basic electrical work, carpentry, and painting.

Requirements

• Vocational Diploma - Specific Trade
• Working In A Particular Craft Or Multi-Craft Position (5 Years)
• A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.
• 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.
• The successful candidate must have a proven record of effective troubleshooting and repair of variety of HVAC systems including (but not limited to) hydronic, DX, heat pumps, large air handlers, roof top units, CRAC, packaged and split systems, makeup and fresh air systems, and exhaust.
• Must be capable of repair and maintenance of building loops, pumps, heat exchangers and forced air components (VAV’s, circuit setters, and controls, etc.).
• In addition, must possess a thorough understanding of pneumatic and digital control systems and be proficient with all diagnostic tools necessary to effectively troubleshoot. These tools include, but are not limited to, electrical schematics, sequences of operation, blueprints, JCI Metasys, and handheld diagnostic tools such as multimeters, magnehelics, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Universal refrigerant license.
• Relevant Experience (10 Years)
• Blueprints
• Heat Exchangers
• Heat Pumps
• HVAC Control Systems
• HVAC Maintenance
• HVAC Repair
• HVAC Systems
• Johnson Controls Metasys
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Multimeter

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing a variety of HVAC systems including hydronic, DX, heat pumps, large air handlers, roof top units, CRAC, packaged and split systems, makeup and fresh air systems, and exhaust.
• Repairing and maintaining fan coil units, building loops, pumps, heat exchangers and forced air components including hoods and exhaust fans (VAV’s, circuit setters, and controls, etc.).
• Responding to work orders and other requests in a timely, efficient, competent, knowledgeable and friendly manner.
• Performing preventative maintenance based on the building needs and individual skillset (e.g., HVAC filter change, general equipment room inspections, etc.).
• Pro-actively identifying, communicating and addressing needs without direction when appropriate.
• Maintaining data per departmental policy.
• Utilizing materials, supplies, tools and other University property in a safe, productive manner.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed