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Current Openings
Assistant Director of Facilities Information Systems (Hybrid)
The Assistant Director of Facilities Information Systems is responsible for providing leadership and driving current and future technology advancements for Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) and the university. The Assistant Director provides strategic analysis, planning, organization, communication and management to meet all aspects of the design, implementation and ongoing support of departmental and university systems and related data to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure platform technology.
Assistant Project Manager
The Assistant Project Manager assists Project Managers on the Danforth Campus with supervising construction and renovation projects, assuring quality, code compliance and budget control on the project. They work with the Project Managers to develop scope and budgets, assist with managing and coordinating architectural and construction firms to deliver the projects, and review plans and specifications. They act as representatives of Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) working with governing agencies to ensure all regulations and building codes are followed by architect and contractors and inspect construction work for conformance to the university plans and specifications, assessing quality of work being performed.
Assistant Zone Manager
The Assistant Facilities Zone Manager will provide support to the Zone Managers in overseeing and coordinating maintenance, construction, and improvement projects across the campus. They assist with daily inspections, communicate facilities-wide issues, manage resources, coach zone employees, provide feedback, and promote a productive and safe work environment. They actively promote equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) while integrating sustainable practices into their operations. The Assistant Zone Manager also collaborates with stakeholders, will manage small capital and expense funded projects, and will ensure code compliance, and participates in personnel-related functions. In the absence of one of the zone managers, the assistant zone manager may be assigned to manage their zone.
Director of Spatial Resources Management
The Director of Spatial Resources Management is a strategic and collaborative leader to serve in the newly created role in the Office of Planning & Design (P&D) to lead a comprehensive effort to manage and quantify space planning, audit, allocation, standards and utilization.
Electrical Engineer
The Washington University Danforth Utilities Operations group is responsible for the campus wide infrastructure systems, including electrical distribution, heating plants and distribution, chiller plants and distribution, water distribution, sewers, and associated systems. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a staff Electrical Engineer for the Utility Operations Department alongside two existing Senior Electrical Engineers with 50+ years of combined experience at the University. The employee will generally serve as an electrical engineering technical resource, provide technical oversight to ensure a safe, reliable and efficient operation, and collaborate with stakeholders throughout the campus on new construction, renovation, and electrical distribution projects.
Mechanic (Electrician)
With direction from the Zone Manager and Working Supervisor, the Mechanic works with a team of 10-12 multi-craft mechanics to perform routine and emergency electrical and multi-craft maintenance tasks for campus facilities. Additionally, the mechanic works closely with internal customers including students, faculty and staff to resolve requested maintenance issues and work orders. Typical craft-specific work includes but is not limited to the maintenance, installation, repair and inspection of lighting and electrical infrastructure.
Position Hours: Saturday-Wednesday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM
Mechanic (Fire Safety Systems)
With direction from the Manager of Engineered Systems and Assistant Manager of Fire Safety, the Mechanic works with a team of 4-5 mechanics to troubleshoot, maintain and test fire alarm systems for campus buildings including assisting in the annual, campus-wide fire alarm testing. Additionally, they support the ancillary systems monitored by the fire alarm panels such as elevator recall and fire suppression. The mechanic works closely with internal customers including students, faculty and staff to resolve issues and work orders.
Mechanic (HVAC)
With direction from the Zone Manager and Working Supervisor, the Mechanic works with a team of 10-12 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, paint and carpentry.
Mechanic (Plumber)
With direction from the Zone Manager and Working Supervisor, the Mechanic works with a team of 10-12 multi-craft mechanics to provide routine and emergency plumbing 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 maintenance, installation, repair and inspection of plumbing and piping systems, equipment and fixtures.
Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for the supervision of design and construction for new and renovation projects, assuring quality, schedule, code, budget and safety compliance on the project. This position has the option to work a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote.
Zone Manager
The Zone Manager is the key individual in the Maintenance Operations organization who interacts between Facilities Planning and Management and the campus community. This position is responsible for and supervises the operation of a zone crew of six to fourteen multi-craft or craft-oriented Mechanics who provide maintenance to an assigned section of the campus that vary in size up to 1.5 million square feet. This position also manages small and medium size facilities-related projects in that area from the conceptual phase to implementation.