15d ago
$21.17 - $32.85 / Hourly

Control Room Technician I (2nd shift) - Enterprise Physical Operations

Washington University Medical Campusmid
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Monitors software, computer, telephone systems, and facilities terminology to support monitoring building automation and fire alarm systems on computer workstations.

Requirements Summary

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Technical Tools
Other
ST. LOUIS, MO 63110
40

The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement.

Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise.

EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services.

EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.

For additional information and to hear directly from members of our team, please visit: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.

This role assists with all facilities-related operations at WashU. Operators monitor several building automation software systems and three unique fire alarm software systems to support the 24/7 operations of researchers and campus community partners. Provides emergency response for A/BSL3 laboratories, vivariums, data centers, climate rooms, freezer farms, and other various campus assets. In the event of degraded infrastructure, functions as dispatch for Facilities Engineering skilled trades to support the timely repair of degraded building systems during off-shifts.

Responsibilities

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  • →Monitors software, computer, telephone systems, and facilities terminology to support monitoring building automation and fire alarm systems on computer workstations.
  • →Provides emergency response to A/BSL3 laboratories, vivariums, data centers, climate rooms, freezer farms, and other various campus assets.
  • →Acts as the first responder to HVAC events, which may require manually resetting alarms, freeze stats, pressure switches, motor overloads, and performing equipment shutdowns.
  • →Changes temperature, humidity, and airflow set points as needed.
  • →Assists with triaging service interruptions to responsible technicians to minimize system/equipment downtime by documenting impact and creating verbal and written work orders from internal and external callers.
  • →Maintains excellent customer service at all times and is able to distinguish impact, protocols, and need for escalation.
  • →Learns and utilizes building automation logic and assists with optimizing 32 chillers in 9 chilled water plants to the most efficient configuration to best support the cooling demand across 26 central buildings, in alignment with overall campus carbon emissions reduction efforts, while minimizing electrical demand charges.
  • →Conducts monthly inspections on elevator equipment rooms and performs Fire Recall testing to ensure proper operation in the event of an emergency.
  • →Performs inspections on all of the campus Fire Suppression sprinkler systems to ensure proper alignment in case of emergency.
  • →Provides data entry within multiple databases and systems supporting the Facilities Management department. This may include operational logs, work order requests, and updating equipment/inventory.
  • →Supports continued construction and renovation efforts in facilitating the Hot-Work Permit process by reconfiguring the Fire Alarm Automation systems.
  • →Executes approved procedures for equipment operating outside of their designed parameters, to support sustained operations.
  • →Assists with creating and distributing service interruption notifications that impact our physical assets and infrastructure to responsible staff and campus partners.
  • →Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
  • Knowledge of Johnson Controls and Schneider Electric building automation systems.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Technician Certification - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Relevant Experience (1 Year) Skilled Trades Functions (2 Years)

Not Applicable Air Handling Units, Chillers, Commercial HVAC Systems, Communication, Computer Literacy, Cooling Towers, Customer Service, Electrical Maintenance, Exhaust Systems, HVAC Maintenance, Maintenance Repair, Mechanical Maintenance, Oral Communications, Organizational Commitment, Plumbing System Maintenance, Problem Analysis, Professional Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Teamwork, Time Management, Troubleshooting, Working Independently, Written Communication

A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

About the Role

~1 min read
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
G08-H

$21.17 - $32.85 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu 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.

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.

What We Offer

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Personal

✓Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
✓Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
✓Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
✓WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
✓Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
✓We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
✓WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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 or shared ancestry, 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. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Washington University Medical Campus
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

About this job

Pay per year
≈ $44,034–$68,328 a year
17% below the $68,076 median for Other jobs on Jobera (131,167 salaries).
Posted
15 days ago
Employer
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October 16, 2026
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October 17, 2026
Last seen
October 30, 2026

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Control Room Technician I (2nd shift) - Enterprise Physical Operations$21.17 - $32.85 / Hourly