Perform routine and emergency maintenance as assigned by supervisor and work orders turned in by building occupants. Will be responsible for all building components associated with HVAC systems.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Service Calls & Emergency Response â“ This position is oriented towards customer service. The candidate must be able to prioritize workloads for appropriate response times to service requests. The candidate must be able to recognize when additional resources are needed, and how to request additional support

• Must have the ability to troubleshoot and repair the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems within a multi-building complex. Duties include an in depth understanding of the principles and operation of the heating and cooling systems. Must be able to make repairs (brazing), reclaim refrigerants, and recharge units as needed

• Ability to use computer software and Building Automation Systems to adjust settings for both comfort and energy saving settings.

• Repair and service of boilers both steam and water

• Record and document equipment data based on equipment surveys

Working Conditions

• Hours differ dependent upon position.

• This position requires physical work including bending and standing for long periods of time, ladders, and heights, lifting up to 75 pounds, using heavy equipment and traveling to on- and off-campus locations.

• This position may be exposed to labs, animal areas, loud noise, chemicals, and temperatures based on weather.

***Benefits for this position are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local 148. Union employees receive health, retirement, and tuition benefits, as well as sick time and paid vacation.

***Hourly Rate: $31.60

Required Qualifications

Education and experience equivalent to:

• High school diploma or equivalent; supplemented with one (1) year experience in the field of building maintenance. Two (2) years vocational training related to building maintenance preferred. Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.

• Must have a State of Missouri Class E or above drivers license or the equivalent from another state prior to employment.

• 24-hour availability for emergencies and willingness to work overtime.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school training in maintenance/trade related courses strongly preferred.

• Two years of experience within a facilities environment or contractor

 

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About Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.

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