Facilities Technician III (Plumber) - OFMD

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. As a plumber, the position provides expertise in all areas of plumbing maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting, and will be dedicated to learning the campus plumbing systems.

Requirements

• Works with, installs, and maintains the piping on natural gas systems, lab vacuum systems, compressed lab air systems, R.O. and D.I. systems, and steam and condensate systems.
• Must be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable plumbing codes.
• Has the ability to read blueprints and has a knowledge of plumbing piping materials, including metal and plastic pipe materials.
• Prioritizes work and makes an initial assessment of conditions and service needs.
• Plans and completes repairs/installations of plumbing and pipe-fitting systems for short-range projects.
• Estimates labor time, requisitions materials needed, and requests other maintenance staff assistance for long-range projects.
• Monitors outside service schedules and equipment installation by outside contractors.
• Monitors service schedules and coordinates any service interruptions (utility outages).
• Interfaces with customers to schedule and coordinate any service interruptions (utility outages).
• Follows through on work in progress to verify that proper facility conditions are restored.
• Performs a variety of plumbing and pipe-fitting tasks.
• Keeps Building Services supervisors aware of facility conditions, problems, and needs.
• Maintains effective communication with other Facility Maintenance Coordinators and other maintenance staff.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation
• 10 recognized holidays
• Sick time
• Competitive health insurance packages
• Free Metro transit U-Pass
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan
• Wellness challenges
• Annual health screenings
• Mental health resources
• Mindfulness programs and courses
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Financial resources
• Access to dietitians
• Caregiver leave to bond with your new child
• Family care resources
• Tuition coverage for you and your family